NHTSA Recall 12V342000
Filed by Collins Bus Corporation. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-07-19. An estimated 196 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
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.