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Recall 12V-386: 2012 Collins De, 2012 Collins DH and 10 more

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 2012, covering about 641 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-386
Report date
Aug 6, 2012
Vehicles affected
641
Owners notified
Aug 28, 2012

The problem

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil and Mid Bus Brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school buses and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through August 1, 2012. Some of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.

The risk

Without correctly tightened body mount bolts, there may be a reduction in the vehicle's integrity, which in the event of a crash, may result in the passengers having an increased risk of injury.

The fix

Collins will notify owner, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850, ext 424.

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
ComponentStructure › Body
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V386000

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-386?

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil and Mid Bus Brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school buses and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through August 1, 2012. Some of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.

How is recall 12V-386 fixed?

Collins will notify owner, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850, ext 424.

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.