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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
Recall 12V387000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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