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2012 COLLINS DE Recall - Campaign #12V346000

 
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2012 COLLINS DE RECALL - #12V346000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 COLLINS DE
Manufacturer COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/12/2012 - 7/3/2012
Recalled on 7/20/2012
Influenced by COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 8/16/2012
# Affected 171
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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.
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