NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Collins TH400 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Collins TH400 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Collins dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Collins TH400. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA #19V749000Reported October 18, 2019 · Collins Bus Corporation
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
SEATS:BARRIERS
NHTSA #19V211000Reported March 19, 2019 · Collins Bus Corporation
Potentially affected: 3,787 vehicles
Defect description
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Midbus DH500, DH516, DH400, DE416, DE500, DE516, TH400, SH416, and SH400 school buses equipped with HSM 39-INCH FB11 restraining barriers. In a hard braking situation or vehicle crash event, the barrier may not properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
Failure to properly restrain an unbelted seat occupant can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Collins will notify owners, and HSM dealers will reinforce the barrier frame, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, extension 424. Collins' number for this recall is 19E-010.
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.
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