NHTSA Recall 12V342000

Vehicles:  Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus DE, Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus DH, Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus SH, Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus SL

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V342000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     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
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION 	Mfr's Report Date: JUL 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V342000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196
Summary:
Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, and Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 2, 2012. The electrical panel cover above the driver may not be adequately secured. Vibration can cause the designed disks to lose grip and release the cover without warning.
Consequence:
The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.
Remedy:
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 20, 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.