NHTSA Recall 12V386000: Body (structure)
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 641 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Collins De.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V386000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | August 6, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Collins will notify owner, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850, ext 424.
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 12V386000
| 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.