Sensing system: cameraRecall 19V-749 · Collins vehicles
Collins Bus Corporation recall 19V-749 covers 24 Collins vehicles for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V749000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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."
The risk
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2018 to September 16, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.