2013 Collins De problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2013 Collins De — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other De years?

De NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2013 Collins De have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V699000OtherSeptember 19, 2022 · 3,514 units

Defect

Collins Bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 Ford SL, Ford SH, Ford DH, Ford DE, Ford TH, Ford TL, Chevy DE, and Chevy DH school buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Collins Bus will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Collins Bus' customer service at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424.

2013 Collins De — common questions

Is the 2013 Collins De reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Collins De have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Collins De. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2013 compare to other De years?

Does the 2013 Collins De have recalls?

2013 Collins De — common questions

Is the 2013 Collins De reliable?

Does the 2013 Collins De have recalls?

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