Recall 12V-340: 2012 Collins De, 2012 Collins DH and 10 more
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 19, 2012, covering about 1,429 vehicles.
The problem
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, or Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufacturer from March 15, 2012, through October 30, 2012, equipped with Spectal split sash emergency egress windows. The split sash windows fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may have an improperly installed retainer bar, insufficient strength of the egress window latch connecting rod, and/or missing or failed window fasteners.
The risk
In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury. If all the fasteners on a single retaining bar failed, the window would not remain secured to the bus, creating a risk of injury for passengers or persons outside of the bus.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during September 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V340000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Collins De | 2012 | All years |
| Collins DH | 2012 | All years |
| Collins SH | 2012 | All years |
| Collins SL | 2012 | All years |
| Corbeil De | 2012 | All years |
| Corbeil DH | 2012 | All years |
| Corbeil SH | 2012 | All years |
| Corbeil SL | 2012 | All years |
| Mid-Bus De | 2012 | All years |
| Mid-Bus DH | 2012 | All years |
| Mid-Bus SH | 2012 | All years |
| Mid-Bus SL | 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-340?
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, or Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufacturer from March 15, 2012, through October 30, 2012, equipped with Spectal split sash emergency egress windows. The split sash windows fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may have an improperly installed retainer bar, insufficient strength of the egress window latch connecting rod, and/or missing or failed window fasteners.
How is recall 12V-340 fixed?
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during September 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.