Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V590000 Reported November 21, 2013

Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 333 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V590000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
333
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 2013
Completion Rate
45.05

Defect Summary

Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2013 model school bus and multi-functional school activity buses manufactured august 20, 2013, through november 13, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckles, free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2014. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 13V590000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V590000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V590000?

NHTSA recall 13V590000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on November 21, 2013. It addresses: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 333 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V590000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.