Vehicle recall 85V144000 · November 4, 1985
1985 Collins Collins
The rear hydraulic brake line on the vehicle's right side may come in contact with the supporting structure of the stepwell.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear hydraulic brake line on the vehicle's right side may come in contact with the supporting structure of the stepwell. The clearence between the stepwell and the brake line mounted on the framerail is not sufficient. If the stepwell were to touch the brake line, damage to the brake line could result with the passage of time. Consequence of defect: if the rear hydraulic brake line were to be crimped, response of the rear breaks would be slowed down, thus affecting stopping times. If the rear hydraulic line was to be split open, loss of fluid would result and performance of the entire braking system would be degraded. Operation of a vehicle with damaged brake lines could lead to situations where, in panic stop, a vehicle crash could result. This could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Reroute brake lines to avoid contact with stepwell or change design to allow clearance.
- Notes
- System: rear hydraulic brake line/stepwell.vehicle description: buses built on 14,500 lb GVWR; CP31432, GM chassis, flxette model 123.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 1985
- Filed by
- COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC.
- Owner notification
- September 11, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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 Collins (1985): 1985
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