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Recall 12V-342: 2012 Collins De, 2012 Collins DH and 10 more

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 19, 2012, covering about 196 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-342
Report date
Jul 19, 2012
Vehicles affected
196
Owners notified
Aug 3, 2012

The problem

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, and Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 2, 2012. The electrical panel cover above the driver may not be adequately secured. Vibration can cause the designed disks to lose grip and release the cover without warning.

The risk

The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.

The fix

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 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

ManufacturerCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION
ComponentElectrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V342000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Collins De2012All years
Collins DH2012All years
Collins SH2012All years
Collins SL2012All years
Corbeil De2012All years
Corbeil DH2012All years
Corbeil SH2012All years
Corbeil SL2012All years
Mid-Bus De2012All years
Mid-Bus DH2012All years
Mid-Bus SH2012All years
Mid-Bus SL2012All 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-342?

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, and Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 2, 2012. The electrical panel cover above the driver may not be adequately secured. Vibration can cause the designed disks to lose grip and release the cover without warning.

How is recall 12V-342 fixed?

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 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.