Vehicle recall 12V387000 · August 6, 2012
Collins DE, Corbeil DE and 10 more models
The metal hydraulic service brake line feeding the RH rear service brake assembly may interfere with a body mount assembly.
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 brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 13, 2012. The metal hydraulic service brake line feeding the RH rear service brake assembly may interfere with a body mount assembly. The location of this interference is at the first body mount location directly ahead of the rear axle and on the inboard side of the passenger side frame rail.
- Consequence
- This interference could cause a rupture in the brake line, leading to the loss of brake fluid and failure of the brakes, potentially leading to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 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
- 12V387000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2012
- Filed by
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 282
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins DE (2012): 2012
- Collins DH (2012): 2012
- Collins SH (2012): 2012
- Collins SL (2012): 2012
- Corbeil DE (2012): 2012
- Corbeil DH (2012): 2012
- Corbeil SH (2012): 2012
- Corbeil SL (2012): 2012
- MID Bus DE (2012): 2012
- MID Bus DH (2012): 2012
- MID Bus SH (2012): 2012
- MID Bus SL (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.