Collins and others Recall 12V387000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 12V387000 · announced August 6, 2012 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 282 units affected

The problem

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil and Mid Bus brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 13, 2012. The metal hydraulic service brake line feeding the RH rear service brake assembly may interfere with a body mount assembly. The location of this interference is at the first body mount location directly ahead of the rear axle and on the inboard side of the passenger side frame rail.

The risk

This interference could cause a rupture in the brake line, leading to the loss of brake fluid and failure of the brakes, potentially leading to a vehicle crash.

What to do

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 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.