Collins and others Recall 12V342000: Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 12V342000 · announced July 19, 2012 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 196 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Collins De
• 2012 Collins Dh
• 2012 Collins Sh
• 2012 Collins Sl
• 2012 Corbeil De
• 2012 Corbeil Dh
• 2012 Corbeil Sh
• 2012 Corbeil Sl
• 2012 Mid-bus De
• 2012 Mid-bus Dh
• 2012 Mid-bus Sh
• 2012 Mid-bus Sl

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.