Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 12V-342 · Collins and Corbeil vehicles
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall 12V-342 covers 196 Collins and Corbeil vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V342000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 12, 2012 to July 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.