Recall 12V387000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2012-2012 CORBEIL SL
RECALL This recall affects up to 282 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V387000 |
| Manufacturer | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 282 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| 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 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for CORBEIL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V340000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,429 | |
| 12V386000 | 2012 CORBEIL SH | STRUCTURE:BODY | 641 | |
| 12V346000 | 2012 CORBEIL DE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 171 | |
| 12V345000 | 2012 CORBEIL DH516 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 598 | |
| 12V342000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 196 | |
| 06V449000 | 2006 CORBEIL MINIBUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 887 | |
| 05V471000 | 2004 CORBEIL MINIBUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 295 | |
| 05V472000 | 2004 CORBEIL MINIBUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 245 | |
| 05V429000 | 2002 CORBEIL MINIBUS | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 5,277 | |
| 05V140000 | 1999 CORBEIL MINIBUS | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1,262 |