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Campaign 13V590 Posted November 21, 2013 333 units

2013 Collins DE/DH/SL/SH Recall 13V590: Seat Belt Buckle

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V590 covers 333 2013 Collins school buses for seat belt buckles that stay partly latched. Repair is free at any franchised Collins dealer.

Collins is recalling 333 2013 school and activity buses, including DE516WR, DE516, and DH416WR models, because IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles can leave the latch plate partly engaged after the release button is pressed. That can make the belt difficult to unlatch, slow emergency exit from the bus, and increase injury risk; the Collins dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle on affected 2013 Collins school buses and multi-functional school activity buses is the part that locks the seat belt latch plate in place. When the belt is fastened, the latch plate clicks into the buckle and holds the occupant until the release button is pressed. The buckle has to hold securely, then let go cleanly when released.

On these buses, the buckle does not always release cleanly after the button is pressed. The latch plate can stay partly caught inside the buckle instead of fully separating. That leaves the belt difficult to unlatch, which means the seat belt assembly does not meet the federal requirement for seat belt assemblies.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when someone presses the buckle button and the latch plate remains partly engaged instead of coming free.

Who's affected?

Covers Collins, Collins Mid Bus, and Collins Corbeil bus badges, with the same seat belt component across the listed models.

2013 Collins DE516WR seat belt
2013 Collins Mid Bus DE516 seat belt
2013 Collins Corbeil DH416WR seat belt
2013 Collins Mid Bus DH400 seat belt
2013 Collins Mid Bus DH500 seat belt
Units affected333

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the release button is pressed, leaving the vehicle can be hindered. That delay increases injury risk during an emergency, when occupants need the buckle to release quickly. Schedule the recall inspection and buckle replacement if needed. Repair will be free at any franchised Collins dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Collins DE516WR, DE516, DH416WR, DH400, DH500, SL400, DH516, SH400, or DH416 bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 to confirm repair instructions for your bus.
  3. Schedule the free seat-belt-buckle inspection and replacement that fixes buckles that are difficult to unlatch after the release button is pressed.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Collins mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V590 when you call.
  5. Keep affected seat belts out of service until Collins or the dealer confirms the buckles release correctly.

What happens at the repair

The record describes a Collins dealer inspection of the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. At the dealer, a Collins technician checks whether the buckle latch releases cleanly and replaces any buckle that does not release as designed. The dealer repair will be free once available for the affected bus. Ask the service desk to confirm the VIN and seat belt buckle coverage before the vehicle is brought in.

Timeline

November 21, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
January 7, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V590?

Recall 13V590 covers 333 2013 Collins school buses and multi-functional school activity buses with IMMI L9 seat belt buckles. The buckle latch plate can stay partly engaged after the release button is pressed, making the belt difficult to unlatch. Collins dealers inspect and replace affected buckles for free.

What should I do if my 2013 Collins DE516WR, DE516, DH416WR, DH400, DH500, SL400, DH516, SH400, or DH416 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V590. If it is, contact a Collins dealer or Collins at 1-800-533-1850 to schedule the seat belt buckle inspection. The dealer replaces affected buckles for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Collins says dealers will inspect the seat belt buckles and replace them if needed free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is delayed exit in an emergency. If the latch plate stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed, a passenger can have trouble unlatching the seat belt, increasing injury risk during an emergency. The free dealer remedy addresses the buckle problem.

What warning signs should I watch for?

Watch for a seat belt buckle that does not release cleanly after the button is pressed. The recall describes a latch plate that stays partly engaged with the buckle, making the belt difficult to unlatch. If that happens, take the bus out of passenger service until Collins guidance or dealer service resolves it.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V590000
Collins customer service1-800-533-1850
NHTSA recall #13V590
NHTSA recall # (full)13V590000

Source documents

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