Collins and others Recall 12V346000: Structure, Body, Door

NHTSA recall 12V346000 · announced July 19, 2012 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 171 units affected

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 12, 2012, through July 3, 2012. When the Double Out Door is open, there is potential for a drawstring of a backpack or an article of clothing to become entangled in a gap at the door bracket or support hardware as a passenger is exiting the bus.

The risk

If a drawstring or any other article of clothing worn by a passenger is entangled or snagged by the handrail, the bus operator may not be aware that the passenger is caught and could move the bus, potentially pulling the passenger under the wheels. This situation could lead to injury or even death.

What to do

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 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.