NHTSA Recall 12V386000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V386000; Date: Aug. 6, 2012
Without correctly tightened body mount bolts, there may be a reduction in the vehicle's integrity, which in the event of a crash, may result in the passengers having an increased risk of injury.
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
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 641
Recall Summary:
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 collins, corbeil and mid bus brand sl, sh, dh, and DE school buses and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through August 1, 2012. Some of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owner, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850, ext 424.
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 28, 2012
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