Recall 12V342 affects 196 2012 Corbeil school buses for an unsecured overhead electrical panel cover. Repair is free at a franchised Corbeil dealer.
Corbeil is recalling 196 2012 Sl, De, Dh, and Sh school and multi-function school activity buses under recall 12V342 because the electrical panel cover above the driver is not secured well enough. Vibration can release the cover without warning, injure or distract the driver, and lead to a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2012 Corbeil Sl, De, Dh, and Sh school buses, the electrical panel cover sits above the driver. That cover closes over the electrical panel, shielding the wiring and components behind the instrument panel area and keeping the panel surface secured during normal bus operation.
The problem is that the cover is not secured tightly enough. The fasteners use designed disks to grip the cover, but road vibration can make those disks lose their hold. Once the grip is lost, the cover can release instead of staying closed above the driver's seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is not described as a gradual electrical symptom or a dashboard alert. The cover can release without advance notice while the bus is in use.
Who's affected?
Covers Sl, De, Dh, and Sh buses across Corbeil, Mid-Bus, and Collins badging, all tied to the instrument panel.
| 2012 Corbeil Sl | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2012 Mid-Bus De | instrument panel |
| 2012 Corbeil Dh | instrument panel |
| 2012 Corbeil De | instrument panel |
| 2012 Collins Dh | instrument panel |
| 2012 Collins De | instrument panel |
| 2012 Mid-Bus Dh | instrument panel |
| 2012 Mid-Bus Sh | instrument panel |
| 2012 Collins Sh | instrument panel |
| 2012 Collins Sl | instrument panel |
| 2012 Mid-Bus Sl | instrument panel |
| 2012 Corbeil Sh | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 196 |
A matching 2012 bus model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A falling panel can injure or distract the driver and lead to a crash. Schedule the recall repair soon, and stop using the bus if the panel shifts or feels loose before the appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Corbeil dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Corbeil Sl, De, Dh, or Sh bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Corbeil dealer to ask whether the free electrical-panel-cover repair is available for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V342 when you call so the service desk can find the correct repair.
- Keep the area above the driver clear and avoid using the bus for passenger service until the panel-cover repair secures the cover against falling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Corbeil technician repairs the electrical panel cover above the driver so it stays secured during vibration. The recall filing does not list a more detailed parts procedure, but it identifies the unsecured cover as the item the dealer addresses. Owner notification began on August 13, 2012. The dealer repair is performed free of charge once available under the recall.
Timeline
| July 19, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V342?
Recall 12V342 covers 196 2012 Corbeil Sl, De, Dh, and Sh school and multi-function school activity buses with an electrical panel cover above the driver that can come loose without warning. The loose cover can fall, injure or distract the driver, and lead to a crash.
What should I do if my 2012 Corbeil Sl, De, Dh, or Sh is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V342. If it is, contact a franchised Corbeil dealer or Collins at 1-800-533-1850 to arrange the electrical panel cover repair. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2012.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the electrical panel cover above the driver can release without warning. If the cover falls, it can injure or distract the driver and lead to a crash. The repair secures the panel cover and is free through the recall.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the panel cover releases. Vibration can cause the retaining disks to lose grip, which lets the cover come loose without advance notice. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V342000 |
|---|---|
| Corbeil customer service | 1-800-533-1850 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V342 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V342000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →