2015 Collins Sl400 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2015 Collins Sl400 — 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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How does 2015 compare to other Sl400 years?

Sl400 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2015 Collins Sl400 have recalls?

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

16V031000OtherJanuary 22, 2016 · 867 units

Defect

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2015 DE416, DE416WR, DE500, DE516, DE516WR, DH400, DH416, DH416WR, DH500, DH516, SH400, SL400, TH400, and TL400 school buses manufactured May 1, 2015, to December 21, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

Consequence

Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850, or Transpec customer service at 1-800-951-7867.

2015 Collins Sl400 — common questions

Is the 2015 Collins Sl400 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 2015 Collins Sl400 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Collins Sl400. 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 2015 compare to other Sl400 years?

Does the 2015 Collins Sl400 have recalls?

2015 Collins Sl400 — common questions

Is the 2015 Collins Sl400 reliable?

Does the 2015 Collins Sl400 have recalls?

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