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Collins DE Recall 12V342: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

NHTSA campaign 12V342, reported July 19, 2012, 196 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V342COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
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.
Risk
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 began on August 13, 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.

Affected vehicles

Collins DE2012
Collins DH2012
Collins SH2012
Collins SL2012
Corbeil DE2012
Corbeil DH2012
Corbeil SH2012
Corbeil SL2012
MID Bus DE2012
MID Bus DH2012
MID Bus SH2012
MID Bus SL2012