Collins Bantam 2008

Model Bantam made in 2008 by Collins got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats and structure.

Model 2008

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11V502000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 08/23/2006 to 02/01/2008V (Vehicle)11MFRCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION10/14/201110/18/2011
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or collins at 1- 1-620-662-9000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SEATS
11V293000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/2008 to 12/31/2008V (Vehicle)284507/18/2011MFRCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION05/23/201105/23/2011571222
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2011. owners may contact collins bus at 1-800-533-1850.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V362000COLLINS BUS CORPORATION V (Vehicle)51601/03/2011OVSCCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION08/02/201008/05/2010571222
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling certain model year 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam model school buses. the 39 inch three passenger seats fail to meet the minimum performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger and crash protection.
Consequence SummarySeat occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 3, 2011. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STRUCTURE - BODY
09V068000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 11/03/2006 to 01/01/2009V (Vehicle)55902/26/2009MFRCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION02/23/200902/23/2009
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling 559 my 2007 through 2009 school buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 chassis from november 3, 2006 to october 1, 2009. these buses may have been produced with the absence of two body mount bolts and associated hardware in 2 of the body/chassis mounting locations immediately behind the rear axle.
Consequence SummaryIf any of the body mount bolts are missing this condition would not provide a stable connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. in the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on february 26, 2009. owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V083000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/2008 to 01/01/2009V (Vehicle)274103/19/2009MFRCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION03/06/200903/12/2009
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling 2,741 my 2008 school buses manufactured between january 1, 2008 and january 1, 2009. the bolts used to mount the body to the chassis frame rail may have been improperly installed which could lead to failure of the bolts.
Consequence SummaryFailure of these bolts will result in inadequate connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. in the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on march 19, 2009. owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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