OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 12V346000

NHTSA campaign 12V346000 covers 12 published year-and-model reports from 3 makes in this index and lists 171 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received July 19, 2012 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 12V346000 says

NHTSA campaign 12V346000 identifies STRUCTURE and states that 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.

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 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.

Consequence summary

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.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 12V346000

For NHTSA campaign 12V346000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: August 16, 2012
Filing manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Component groups: STRUCTURE

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 12V346000

RecallRoad links 12 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 12V346000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.