The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V345000·Announced 2012-07-19

Collins Recalls 2012 School Buses Due to Fuel Hose Damage Risk

Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 598 model year 2012 school and activity buses because the fuel filler hose may be damaged by seat bolts, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to fuel leakage, which is a significant safety hazard, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific incidents, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil, and Mid-Bus school buses and multi-function school activity buses. The affected models include the SL400, SH400, DH400, DH416, DH500, and DH516. These vehicles were manufactured between March 12, 2012, and September 20, 2012. A total of 598 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recall addresses a potential defect in the fuel filler hose. In some floor plans, the hose may have been damaged during the installation of seats or seat tracks. Additionally, seat bolts or brackets may interfere with the hose's routing, potentially abrading or puncturing it. If the hose is breached, fuel could spill during fueling operations or in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire. For propane vehicles, gas could be released during filling, also creating a fire risk.

The safety recall began on August 13, 2012. Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CORBEIL, MID-BUS, COLLINS DH516, SH400, DH416, DH500
Brand
CORBEIL
Manufacturer
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
598

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • DH516
  • SH400
  • DH416
  • DH500
  • SL400
  • DH400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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