NHTSA Recall 12V346000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V346000; Date: Jul. 19, 2012
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.
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: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 171
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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 16, 2012
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