2012 COLLINS SL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 COLLINS SL has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to bus safety components and structural elements based on recall data.
There are six recalls affecting various vehicle systems including electrical panels, door mechanisms, emergency exit windows, body structure, hydraulic brake lines, and emergency exit labeling. These recalls address defects that could impact passenger safety and bus operation.
Recalls- Instrument cluster panel. Recall 12V342000 affects 196 vehicles. The electrical panel cover above the driver may not be securely fastened. Vibrations can cause the cover to release unexpectedly, posing a risk of driver injury or distraction and potential crashes. Repair includes securing the panel cover and began in August 2012.
- Door hardware entanglement. Recall 12V346000 involves 171 vehicles. A gap at the double out door bracket may trap drawstrings or clothing of exiting passengers. This could go unnoticed by the driver who might move the bus, increasing risk of serious injury or death. Repairs started in August 2012.
- Emergency egress windows. Recall 12V340000 affects 1,429 vehicles equipped with Spectal split sash windows. Windows may fail safety standards due to weak latches or missing fasteners. Occupants might be unable to exit during a crash, and windows could detach, causing injury. Repairs began September 2012.
- Body mount bolts. Recall 12V386000 includes 641 buses. Some body mount bolts were not torqued to specification, possibly weakening vehicle structure. Reduced structural integrity could increase passenger injury risk in a crash. Repairs began August 2012.
- Hydraulic brake line interference. Recall 12V387000 covers 282 vehicles. The hydraulic brake line near the right rear brake assembly may rub against body mount hardware, risking brake line rupture and potential brake failure. Repairs expected to start in August 2012.
- Emergency exit labels. Recall 22V699000 affects 3,514 buses built 2012 to 2020. Emergency exit labels may be misplaced or have inadequate lettering size, failing to meet federal safety standards. Incorrect labeling can delay emergency exit use. Collins mails replacement labels free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety or structural defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney may help clarify those rights.
2012 COLLINS SL Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
6233
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 COLLINS SL
3514 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Collins Bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 Ford SL, Ford SH, Ford DH, Ford DE, Ford TH, Ford TL, Chevy DE, and Chevy DH school buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2012 COLLINS SL
282 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: 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.
2012 COLLINS SL
641 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil and Mid Bus Brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school buses and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through August 1, 2012. Some of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.
Risk: Without correctly tightened body mount bolts, there may be a reduction in the vehicle's integrity, which in the event of a crash, may result in the passengers having an increased risk of injury.
2012 COLLINS SL
1429 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
Risk: 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.
2012 COLLINS SL
196 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Risk: The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.
2012 COLLINS SL
171 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.