Corbeil De (2012) – 12V340000

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

CORBEIL

Model Of Vehicle

DE

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