Vehicle recall 13V590000 · November 21, 2013
Collins DE516, Collins Corbeil DE516 and 25 more models
When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured August 20, 2013, through November 13, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequence
- If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2014. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V590000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 21, 2013
- Filed by
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 333
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins DE516 (2013): 2013
- Collins DE516WR (2013): 2013
- Collins DH400 (2013): 2013
- Collins DH416 (2013): 2013
- Collins DH416WR (2013): 2013
- Collins DH500 (2013): 2013
- Collins DH516 (2013): 2013
- Collins SH400 (2013): 2013
- Collins SL400 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DE516 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DE516WR (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DH400 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DH416 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DH416WR (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DH500 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil DH516 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil SH400 (2013): 2013
- Collins Corbeil SL400 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DE516 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DE516WR (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DH400 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DH416 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DH416WR (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DH500 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus DH516 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus SH400 (2013): 2013
- Collins MID Bus SL400 (2013): 2013
Has your Collins been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Collins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.