Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
DH
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V340000
Component Description
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, Vehicle Occupants May Not Be Able To Exit The Bus, Increasing The Risk Of Injury. If All The Fasteners On A Single Retaining Bar Failed, The Window Would Not Remain Secured To The Bus, Creating A Risk Of Injury For Passengers Or Persons Outside Of The Bus.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20120315
End Of Manufacture
20121031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1429
Date Owners Notified
20120920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20120719
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217