Recall 12V387000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report Date
20120806
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 13, 2012. The metal hydraulic service brake line feeding the RH rear service brake assembly may interfere with a body mount assembly. The location of this interference is at the first body mount location directly ahead of the rear axle and on the inboard side of the passenger side frame rail.

Safety Consequence

This interference could cause a rupture in the brake line, leading to the loss of brake fluid and failure of the brakes, potentially leading to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 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.