Structure: bodyRecall 12V-386 · Collins and Corbeil vehicles
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall 12V-386 covers 641 Collins and Corbeil vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V386000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil and Mid Bus Brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school buses and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through August 1, 2012. Some of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.
The 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 having an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Collins will notify owner, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850, ext 424.
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 August 1, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.