Collins Bus Corporation – Electrical Control Panel can fall

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, and Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 2, 2012. The electrical panel cover above the driver may not be adequately secured. Vibration can cause the designed disks to lose grip and release the cover without warning.


Report Received Date 07/19/2012
NHTSA ID 12V342000
Consequence Summary The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.
Corrective Action 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 Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 196
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V342000)