No complaints are listed for the 2013 Collins DE516WR. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as COLLINS DE516WR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2014-09-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, DE416WR, DH416WR, and DE516WR school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to June 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The plat (excerpt)
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. (excerpt)
Remedy: Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental platform support bumper kit. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-07-23. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Defect: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-11-21. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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. Th (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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10078903
Date: 2014-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING: THE POSTITVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED UNDER THE HEAR SHIELD. THIS IS LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN FRAME RAIL AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD.
10079000
Date: 2014-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
LIGHTED SIGN LED STRIPS : LIGHTED LED STRIP MAY EXPERIENCE CORROSION AT THE WIRE CONNECTION WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE.
10143052
Date: 2014-03-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Propane Helper leaf springs: Issue with the Helper Leaf Spring is wider than the OEM shackle and if fully compressed will rub OEM Shackle