Recall 12V346000: 2012 Collins DE, 2012 Collins DH, 2012 Collins SH +9 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 19, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 171
- Models
- 12
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, or Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufacturer from March 12, 2012, through July 3, 2012. When the Double Out Door is open, there is potential for a drawstring of a backpack or an article of clothing to become entangled in a gap at the door bracket or support hardware as a passenger is exiting the bus.
The risk
If a drawstring or any other article of clothing worn by a passenger is entangled or snagged by the handrail, the bus operator may not be aware that the passenger is caught and could move the bus, potentially pulling the passenger under the wheels. This situation could lead to injury or even death.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Collins DE
- 2012 Collins DH
- 2012 Collins SH
- 2012 Collins SL
- 2012 Corbeil DE
- 2012 Corbeil DH
- 2012 Corbeil SH
- 2012 Corbeil SL
- 2012 MID Bus DE
- 2012 MID Bus DH
- 2012 MID Bus SH
- 2012 MID Bus SL
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V346000
- Manufacturer
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner letters
- Aug 16, 2012
- Components
- Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology