Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-387 · Collins and Corbeil vehicles
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall 12V-387 covers 282 Collins and Corbeil vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V387000 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 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.
The fix
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.
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 13, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.