Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12V340000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V340000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Affecting 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 Includes 1,429 affected units, Emergency egress windows/FMVSS 217, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.