Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V452000 Reported July 23, 2014

Propane fuel line may rub on body mount

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 374 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V452000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
374
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2014
Completion Rate
67.38

Defect Summary

Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 dh500, dh516, dh516wr, de500, and de516wr school buses manufactured may 18, 2012, to may 30, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the propane fuel line may rub on the third body mount bolt on the left rear of the frame rail possibly resulting in damage to the propane fuel line.

Safety Consequence

Damage to the fuel line may cause a propane leak which may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, a propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and relocate the propane fuel line, free of charge. the recall began spetember 23, 2014. owners may contact collins customer service 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 14V452000 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 14V452000

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

What is recall 14V452000?

NHTSA recall 14V452000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on July 23, 2014. It addresses: Propane fuel line may rub on body mount. The recall affects approximately 374 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 14V452000 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.