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Vehicle recall 19V749000 · October 18, 2019

Collins TH400, TH408 and 2 more models

The school buses may have been manufactured without a rear backup camera.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2018-2019 TL400, TL408, TH400 and TH408 school buses. The school buses may have been manufactured without a rear backup camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a backup camera, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 extension 424.
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
19V749000
Reported to NHTSA
October 18, 2019
Filed by
Collins Bus Corporation
Owner notification
November 21, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
24
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Recall 19V749000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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