Recall 12V342000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Report Date
20120719
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.