NHTSA Recall 12V340000

Vehicles:  Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus DE, Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus DH, Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus SH, Collins/Corbeil/Mid-Bus SL

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V340000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     COLLINS / DE 	    	2012
     COLLINS / DH 	    	2012
     COLLINS / SH 	    	2012
     COLLINS / SL 	    	2012
     CORBEIL / DE 	    	2012
     CORBEIL / DH 	    	2012
     CORBEIL / SH 	    	2012
     CORBEIL / SL 	    	2012
     MID-BUS / DE 	    	2012
     MID-BUS / DH 	    	2012
     MID-BUS / SH 	    	2012
     MID-BUS / SL 	    	2012
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION 	Mfr's Report Date: JUL 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V340000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196
Summary:
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 15, 2012, through July 2, 2012, equipped with Spectal split sash emergency egress windows. The split sash windows fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." The windows may have an improperly installed retainer bar, insufficient strength of the egress window latch connecting rod, and/or missing or failed window fasteners.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury. If all the fasteners on a single retaining bar failed, the window would not remain secured to the bus, creating a risk of injury for passengers or persons outside of the bus.
Remedy:
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 20, 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.