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Campaign 12V345 Posted July 19, 2012 598 units

2012 Corbeil DH400-DH516 Recall 12V345: Fuel Hose Damage

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V345 covers 598 2012 Corbeil school bus models for fuel-fill-hose damage. Repair is free at any franchised Corbeil dealer.

Corbeil is recalling 598 2012 DH516, SH400, DH416, DH500, SL400, and DH400 school buses because seat or seat-track hardware can damage or interfere with the fuel filler hose. A breached hose can spill fuel or release propane during fueling, which increases fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The fuel filler hose on affected 2012 Corbeil DH516, SH400, DH416, DH500, SL400, and DH400 buses carries fuel from the outside fill opening toward the fuel tank. It also keeps the fuel path contained as the bus is filled. The hose has to stay clear of floor hardware and the chassis frame so it does not get cut or rubbed during normal service.

On these buses, certain seat layouts put seat bolts, seat tracks, or a seat bolt bracket too close to the hose route. The hose also was damaged during seat or track installation on some buses. When the hose crosses near the chassis frame, that hardware can rub against it or puncture it, opening a path for fuel to escape from the filler hose area.

There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not identify a driver-visible symptom that appears before the hose is already damaged.

Who's affected?

Covers DH400, DH416, DH500, DH516, SH400, and SL400 buses, with fuel-system components listed separately for other, diesel, and gasoline fuel systems.

2012 Corbeil DH516 fuel system
2012 Corbeil DH516 fuel system
2012 Corbeil DH516 fuel system
2012 Mid-Bus SH400 fuel system
2012 Mid-Bus SH400 fuel system
Units affected598

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

A breached hose can spill gasoline or diesel fuel during fueling or after a crash, increasing fire risk. On propane buses, released propane during filling creates fire risk, even though tank check valves limit release from the tanks. Schedule the repair soon and follow dealer guidance until complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Corbeil dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Corbeil DH516, SH400, DH416, DH500, SL400, or DH400 bus is included in this recall.
  2. Confirm the repair path with Corbeil customer service at 1-800-533-1850 before scheduling service.
  3. Ask a franchised Corbeil dealer about the free fuel-filler-hose repair, which fixes hose damage or interference near the seat and track bolts.
  4. Reference recall number 12V345 when you call the dealer.
  5. Stop fueling if you see fuel leakage or smell fuel near the filler area, and keep the bus away from ignition sources until the hose is checked.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Corbeil technician repairs the bus free of charge. The work centers on the fuel filler hose path under the bus, where seat or seat-track hardware can damage, abrade, or puncture the hose near the chassis frame. Campaign documents state that owner notification began on August 13, 2012. Because the current remedy status is not listed, treat the dealer repair as free once available through the campaign.

Timeline

July 19, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
August 13, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V345?

Recall 12V345 covers 598 2012 Corbeil DH516, SH400, DH416, DH500, SL400, and DH400 buses with a fuel filler hose that can be damaged or rubbed by seat hardware. If the hose is breached, fuel or propane gas can spill during fueling or after a crash, increasing fire risk.

What should I do if my 2012 Corbeil DH516, SH400, DH416, DH500, SL400, or DH400 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V345. If it is, contact a franchised Corbeil dealer and ask for the fuel filler hose repair. Reference recall number 12V345 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the remedy for recall 12V345 says dealers will repair the affected buses free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Corbeil dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire during fueling or after a crash. The fuel filler hose runs from the exterior of the bus toward the fuel tank, and seat or track hardware can abrade or puncture it. Gasoline, diesel fuel, or propane gas release increases fire risk.

What if I bought this bus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Corbeil bus is included, then call a franchised Corbeil dealer and reference recall number 12V345.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V345000
Corbeil customer service1-800-533-1850
NHTSA recall #12V345
NHTSA recall # (full)12V345000

Source documents

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 →