Recall 12V386000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Report Date

20120806

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Affected Vehicles

12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.