NHTSA recall 12V342000
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Collins De and 11 more
Reported Jul 19, 2012196 vehicles affectedCOLLINS BUS CORPORATIONBuilt Mar 12, 2012 – Jul 2, 2012
The defect
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.
The risk
The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.
The 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.