NHTSA Recall 16V031000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 867 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Collins DE416.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V031000 |
|---|---|
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 22, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2015 DE416, DE416WR, DE500, DE516, DE516WR, DH400, DH416, DH416WR, DH500, DH516, SH400, SL400, TH400, and TL400 school buses manufactured May 1, 2015, to December 21, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Safety risk
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, or Transpec customer service at 1-800-951-7867.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins DE416 | 2015 |
| Collins DE416WR | 2015 |
| Collins DE500 | 2015 |
| Collins DE516 | 2015 |
| Collins DE516WR | 2015 |
| Collins DH400 | 2015 |
| Collins DH416 | 2015 |
| Collins DH416WR | 2015 |
| Collins DH500 | 2015 |
| Collins DH516 | 2015 |
| Collins SH400 | 2015 |
| Collins SL400 | 2015 |
| Collins TH400 | 2015 |
| Collins TL400 | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.