How many recalls does the 2012 Mid Bus SH have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Mid Bus SH as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Mid Bus will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2012 Mid Bus SH is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2012 Mid Bus SH.

Are recall repairs on a 2012 Mid Bus SH free?

Usually. Federal law requires Mid Bus to remedy recalls on the 2012 SH free of charge at an authorized Mid Bus dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2012 Mid Bus SH affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2012 Mid Bus SH, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2012 Mid Bus SH?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2012 Mid Bus SH.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Mid Bus SH Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Mid Bus SH has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mid Bus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Mid Bus SH. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #12V386000

Reported August 6, 2012 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 641 vehicles

Defect description

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Corbeil and Mid Bus Brand SL, SH, DH, and DE school buses and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through August 1, 2012. Some of the body mount bolts may not have been torqued to specification.

Safety consequence

Without correctly tightened body mount bolts, there may be a reduction in the vehicle's integrity, which in the event of a crash, may result in the passengers having an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Collins will notify owner, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850, ext 424.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #12V387000

Reported August 6, 2012 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 282 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA #12V342000

Reported July 19, 2012 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 196 vehicles

Defect description

Collins is recalling certain model year 2012 Collins, Mid-Bus, and Corbeil SL, SH, DH, and DE model school and multi-function school activity buses manufactured from March 12, 2012, through July 2, 2012. The electrical panel cover above the driver may not be adequately secured. Vibration can cause the designed disks to lose grip and release the cover without warning.

Safety consequence

The panel could fall and injure or distract the driver, leading to a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

NHTSA #12V340000

Reported July 19, 2012 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,429 vehicles

Defect description

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 October 30, 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during September 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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

NHTSA #12V346000

Reported July 19, 2012 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 171 vehicles

Defect description

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 12, 2012, through July 3, 2012. When the Double Out Door is open, there is potential for a drawstring of a backpack or an article of clothing to become entangled in a gap at the door bracket or support hardware as a passenger is exiting the bus.

Safety consequence

If a drawstring or any other article of clothing worn by a passenger is entangled or snagged by the handrail, the bus operator may not be aware that the passenger is caught and could move the bus, potentially pulling the passenger under the wheels. This situation could lead to injury or even death.

Manufacturer remedy

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 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.

Check your 2012 Mid Bus SH VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mid Bus SH at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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