2012 Collins De | 2012 Corbeil Sl | 2012 Corbeil De | 2012 Collins Dh | 2012 Corbeil Dh | 2012 Collins Sl | 2012 Corbeil Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus Dh | 2012 Mid-Bus Sl | 2012 Collins Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus De — Visibility: glass, side/rear
Published July 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V340000, published July 19, 2012. Recalling firm: Collins Bus Corporation; 2012 Collins De | 2012 Corbeil Sl | 2012 Corbeil De | 2012 Collins Dh | 2012 Corbeil Dh | 2012 Collins Sl | 2012 Corbeil Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus Dh | 2012 Mid-Bus Sl | 2012 Collins Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus De — Visibility: glass, side/rear.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- COLLINS
- Model
- DE
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 COLLINS DE | 2012 CORBEIL SL | 2012 CORBEIL DE | 2012 COLLINS DH | 2012 CORBEIL DH | 2012 COLLINS SL | 2012 CORBEIL SH | 2012 MID-BUS SH | 2012 MID-BUS DH | 2012 MID-BUS SL | 2012 COLLINS SH | 2012 MID-BUS DE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Collins De | 2012 Corbeil Sl | 2012 Corbeil De | 2012 Collins Dh | 2012 Corbeil Dh | 2012 Collins Sl | 2012 Corbeil Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus Dh | 2012 Mid-Bus Sl | 2012 Collins Sh | 2012 Mid-Bus De — Visibility: glass, side/rear recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V340000 on July 19, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COLLINS. Model: DE.