Collins Bantam 1993
Model Bantam made in 1993 by Collins got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1993
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V032006 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 11/01/1985 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2833 | 12/22/1993 | ODI | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 09/28/1993 | 10/07/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| 97V130000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 08/01/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 08/11/1997 | MFR | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 08/18/1997 | 08/28/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses built on a 9,500 lb. gross vehicle weight ratio gmt-600 chevy cutaway chassis with an exterior width of 80 inches. there is not enough clearance between the wheelwell and the rear tire allowing the inside of the rear tire to rub on the steel wheelwell. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The tire rubbing can cause a premature tire failure increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the wheelwell to prevent the tire from rubbing. if an owner prefers, detailed instructions will be provided so the bus owners can repair their vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:owner notification began august 11, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins bus at 1-316-662-9000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||