NHTSA Recall 19V749000: Camera (back over prevention)
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Collins TH400.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V749000 |
|---|---|
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | October 18, 2019 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V749000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins TH400 | 2018, 2019 |
| Collins TH408 | 2018, 2019 |
| Collins TL400 | 2018, 2019 |
| Collins TL408 | 2018, 2019 |
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.