2012 Collins De, Collins DH and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on August 6, 2012. It covers about 282 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 282
- reported
- Aug 6, 2012
- owners notified
- Aug 28, 2012
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V387000
Affected vehicles
- Collins De 2012 2012
- Collins DH 2012 2012
- Collins SH 2012 2012
- Collins SL 2012 2012
- Corbeil De 2012 2012
- Corbeil DH 2012 2012
- Corbeil SH 2012 2012
- Corbeil SL 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus De 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus DH 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus SH 2012 2012
- Mid-Bus SL 2012 2012
Questions about recall 12V387000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Collins De, Collins DH and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 12V387000, reported on August 6, 2012, covers about 282 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V387000?
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.
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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