NHTSA Recall 12V340000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,429 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Collins De.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V340000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | July 19, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 20, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V340000
| Make and 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.