Collins Bus Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Collins Bus Corporation in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 21, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Legs may not have been Properly Tightened

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2018 SH, DH, P24, T22, T24 and TH buses. Bolts that connect the legs to the passenger seats may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSA ID: 18V924000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 199

Consequence Summary:

The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat bolts and torque them to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 21.61

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October 5, 2018

(Campaign #: 18e056)

Knee Impact Area Foam Insufficient/FMVSS 222

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Collins SL, SH, DH, DE, and TH school buses, built on Promaster chassis, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

NHTSA ID: 18V696000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,705

Consequence Summary:

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install additional foam into the seat backs, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Collins customer service 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 18e056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 34.08

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September 4, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2012-2018 School Buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

NHTSA ID: 18V584000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 59

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Collins Bus will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Collins Bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 extension 424 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 86.44

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