NHTSA Recall 22V699000: Labels (equipment)
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,514 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Collins De.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V699000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | September 19, 2022 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Collins Bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 Ford SL, Ford SH, Ford DH, Ford DE, Ford TH, Ford TL, Chevy DE, and Chevy DH school buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Collins Bus will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Collins Bus' customer service at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V699000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins De | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Collins Dh | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Collins Sh | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Collins SL | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Collins Th | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Collins TL | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.