NHTSA Recall 12V342000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V342000; Date: Jul. 19, 2012
The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.
Recalled 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
Component: Electrical System: Instrument Panel
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 196
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 2012
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