Vehicle recall 12V345000 · July 19, 2012
Collins DH400, Corbeil DH400 and 16 more models
These buses were manufactured from March 12, 2012, through September 20, 2012.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil, and Mid-Bus school bus and multi-function school activity buses, models SL400, SH400, DH400, DH416 with 139" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 24, 25, 26, 27, or 28" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 24, 25, or 26" hip to knee spacing and model year 2012 DH500 and DH516 with 159" wheel base and two-passenger seat set at 28 or 29" hip to knee spacing and three-passenger seat set at 27, 28, or 29" hip to knee spacing. These buses were manufactured from March 12, 2012, through September 20, 2012. In some floor plans on these models of buses, there is the possibility that the fuel filler hose was damaged during seat or seat track installation or that a seat bolt and/or the seat bolt bracket interferes with the routing of the fuel fill hose. The fuel fill hose runs from the exterior of the bus, through a housing in the bus, then under the bus and toward the fuel tank. Some floor plans have a seat or track bolt that comes through the floor near the area where the hose crosses the chassis frame. In addition to possible damage during installation, there is a chance that the bolt or the bracket can abrade or puncture the hose in this area.
- Consequence
- If the integrity of this hose is breached, fuel could spill. In the case of gasoline or diesel vehicle, fuel could spill during fueling operations or in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a fire. In the case of a propane vehicle, propane gas could be released during fueling operations (check valves prevent release from the tanks) creating the risk of a fire during filling.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V345000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 19, 2012
- Filed by
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 598
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other; Fuel system, diesel; Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins DH400 (2012): 2012
- Collins DH416 (2012): 2012
- Collins DH500 (2012): 2012
- Collins DH516 (2012): 2012
- Collins SH400 (2012): 2012
- Collins SL400 (2012): 2012
- Corbeil DH400 (2012): 2012
- Corbeil DH416 (2012): 2012
- Corbeil DH500 (2012): 2012
- Corbeil DH516 (2012): 2012
- Corbeil SH400 (2012): 2012
- Corbeil SL400 (2012): 2012
- MID Bus DH400 (2012): 2012
- MID Bus DH416 (2012): 2012
- MID Bus DH500 (2012): 2012
- MID Bus DH516 (2012): 2012
- MID Bus SH400 (2012): 2012
- MID Bus SL400 (2012): 2012
Has your Collins been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Collins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.