School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302
Defect Summary
Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2015 de516wr, sl408, sh40, and dh500 school buses manufactured february 2, 2015, to april 1, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Safety Consequence
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Corrective Action
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2015. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850. collins' number for this recall is 15e032.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Collins Bus Corporation or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 15V307000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V307000?
NHTSA recall 15V307000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on May 26, 2015. It addresses: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302. The recall affects approximately 13 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 15V307000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15E032. 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.