2012 CORBEIL SL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 CORBEIL SL has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to school and multi-function bus safety systems as addressed by the recalls.
There are five recalls affecting structural components, electrical systems, visibility, and brakes. These recalls address risks that may result in passenger injury or increased crash risk if unresolved.
Recalls- Door safety hazard. NHTSA recall 12V346000 affects 171 vehicles. The double out door may entangle drawstrings or clothing, risking injury if the bus moves while a passenger is caught. Collins will repair this free of charge starting August 2012.
- Instrument panel loose. NHTSA recall 12V342000 involves 196 vehicles. The electrical panel cover above the driver may detach due to vibration, potentially distracting or injuring the driver and increasing crash risk. Repairs began August 2012 at no cost to owners.
- Emergency windows fail standards. NHTSA recall 12V340000 covers 1,429 vehicles. Spectal split sash emergency windows may have installation defects or missing fasteners, risking occupant egress during crashes and injury from dislodged window parts. Repairs started September 2012 with no charge to owners.
- Body mount bolts loose. NHTSA recall 12V386000 includes 641 vehicles. Some body mount bolts may not be torqued correctly, reducing structural integrity and increasing injury risk in crashes. Collins began repairs during August 2012 at no cost.
- Brake line interference. NHTSA recall 12V387000 affects 282 vehicles. The hydraulic brake line may contact a body mount, risking rupture, brake fluid loss, and brake failure which could cause a crash. Free repairs began August 2012.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection law firm can help clarify those rights.
2012 CORBEIL SL Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
2719
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 CORBEIL 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 CORBEIL 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 CORBEIL 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 CORBEIL 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 CORBEIL 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.