2012 Collins DH400, Collins DH416 and others recall: fuel system, other
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on July 19, 2012. It covers about 598 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 598
- reported
- Jul 19, 2012
- owners notified
- Aug 13, 2012
Fuel system, other
- What is wrong
- Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil, and Mid-Bus school bus and multi-function school activity buses, models SL400, SH400, DH400, DH416 with 139" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 24, 25, 26, 27, or 28" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 24, 25, or 26" hip to knee spacing and model year 2012 DH500 and DH516 with 159" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 28 or 29" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 27, 28, or 29" hip to knee spacing. These buses were manufactured from March 12, 2012, through September 20, 2012. In some floor plans on these models of buses, there is the possibility that the fuel filler hose was damaged during seat or seat track installation or that a seat bolt and/or the seat bolt bracket interferes with the routing of the fuel fill hose. The fuel fill hose runs from the exterior of the bus, through a housing in the bus, then under the bus and toward the fuel tank. Some floor plans have a seat or track bolt that comes through the floor near the area where the hose crosses the chassis frame. In addition to possible damage during installation, there is a chance that the bolt or the bracket can abrade or puncture the hose in this area.
- Risk
- If the integrity of this hose is breached, fuel could spill. In the case of gasoline or diesel vehicle, fuel could spill during fueling operations or in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a fire. In the case of a propane vehicle, propane gas could be released during fueling operations (check valves prevent release from the tanks) creating the risk of a fire during filling.
- 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.
Recall number 12V345000
Affected vehicles
- Collins DH400 2012 2012
- Collins DH416 2012 2012
- Collins DH500 2012 2012
- Collins DH516 2012 2012
- Collins SH400 2012 2012
- Collins SL400 2012 2012
- Corbeil DH400 2012 2012
- Corbeil DH416 2012 2012
- Corbeil DH500 2012 2012
- Corbeil DH516 2012 2012
- Corbeil SH400 2012 2012
- Corbeil SL400 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus DH400 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus DH416 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus DH500 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus DH516 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus SH400 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus SL400 2012 2012
Questions about recall 12V345000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Collins DH400, Collins DH416 and others fuel system, other?
Yes. Recall 12V345000, reported on July 19, 2012, covers about 598 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V345000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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