Recall 12V386000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2012-2012 COLLINS SL
RECALL This recall affects up to 641 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V386000 |
| Manufacturer | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 641 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 18V924000 | 2018 COLLINS TH | SEATS | 199 | |
| 18V696000 | 2011 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 1,705 | |
| 18V584000 | 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 59 | |
| 16V310000 | 2016 COLLINS DH416 | SEATS | 4 | |
| 16V031000 | 2015 COLLINS DE500 | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 867 | |
| 15V732000 | 2006 COLLINS DH416WR | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,980 | |
| 15V307000 | 2015 COLLINS DH500 | SEATS | 13 |