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NHTSA Recall 12V346000: Door (structure)

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 171 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Collins De.

171
vehicles potentially affected
12
models affected
2012
owners notified (August 16)
NHTSA campaign12V346000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR
Report receivedJuly 19, 2012
Owner notificationAugust 16, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety 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.

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.

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 12V346000

Make and modelModel years
Collins De2012
Collins Dh2012
Collins Sh2012
Collins SL2012
Corbeil De2012
Corbeil Dh2012
Corbeil Sh2012
Corbeil SL2012
Mid Bus De2012
Mid Bus Dh2012
Mid Bus Sh2012
Mid Bus SL2012

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.