Corbeil, Collins, Mid-bus 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled August 6, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V387000 · Corbeil

Hazard

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.

Units

282 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Corbeil DE · Corbeil DH · Corbeil SH · Corbeil SL

Manufacturer(s)

Collins Bus Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →