Recall 12V340000

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Report Date

20120719

Component

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Affected Vehicles

12 models

Defect Description

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 15, 2012, through October 30, 2012, equipped with Spectal split sash emergency egress windows. The split sash windows fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may have an improperly installed retainer bar, insufficient strength of the egress window latch connecting rod, and/or missing or failed window fasteners.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury. If all the fasteners on a single retaining bar failed, the window would not remain secured to the bus, creating a risk of injury for passengers or persons outside of the bus.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during September 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.