2012 Collins SLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Collins SL. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-699 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Collins SL has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2012 Collins SL recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

99%repaired · 2024 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 22V-699 · Sep 19, 2022 · 3,514 vehicles · 3,484 repaired

Risk. In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 12V-386 · Aug 6, 2012 · 641 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 12V-387 · Aug 6, 2012 · 282 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 12V-340 · Jul 19, 2012 · 1,429 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 12V-342 · Jul 19, 2012 · 196 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 12V-346 · Jul 19, 2012 · 171 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Collins.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other SL year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SL median. How we score

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