The defect
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 12, 2012, through July 3, 2012. When the Double Out Door is open, there is potential for a drawstring of a backpack or an article of clothing to become entangled in a gap at the door bracket or support hardware as a passenger is exiting the bus.
The risk
If a drawstring or any other article of clothing worn by a passenger is entangled or snagged by the handrail, the bus operator may not be aware that the passenger is caught and could move the bus, potentially pulling the passenger under the wheels. This situation could lead to injury or even death.
The remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins DE | 2012 |
| Collins DH | 2012 |
| Collins SH | 2012 |
| Collins SL | 2012 |
| Corbeil DE | 2012 |
| Corbeil DH | 2012 |
| Corbeil SH | 2012 |
| Corbeil SL | 2012 |
| MID Bus DE | 2012 |
| MID Bus DH | 2012 |
| MID Bus SH | 2012 |
| MID Bus SL | 2012 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins DE | 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| Collins DH | 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| Collins SH | 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| Collins SL | 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| Corbeil DE | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| Corbeil DH | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| Corbeil SH | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| Corbeil SL | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| MID Bus DE | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| MID Bus DH | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| MID Bus SH | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| MID Bus SL | 2012 | 0 | 5 |
Other structure recalls in 2012
33 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the structure; COLLINS BUS CORPORATION filed 46 campaigns in all.
| 12V591000 17 Dec 2012 | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| 12V585000 14 Dec 2012 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 12V556000 3 Dec 2012 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 12V535000 6 Nov 2012 | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. |
| 12V526000 31 Oct 2012 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 12V463000 20 Sept 2012 | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| 12V380000 6 Aug 2012 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| 12V386000 6 Aug 2012 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012