Collins Super Bantam 2006
Model Super Bantam made in 2006 by Collins got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and seat belts.
Model 2006
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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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V588000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 04/01/2005 to 01/17/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 868 | 12/23/2008 | ODI | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 11/12/2008 | 11/12/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Collins bus is recalling 868 my 2005 through 2007 grand bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between april 5, 2005 and january 17, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 08V587000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 04/01/2005 to 01/17/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 868 | 12/23/2008 | ODI | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 11/12/2008 | 11/12/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Collins bus is recalling 868 my 2005 through 2007 grand bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between april 5, 2005 and january 17, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V502000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 08/23/2006 to 02/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 11 | MFR | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 10/14/2011 | 10/18/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Collins 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 Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Collins 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V018000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 11/01/2005 to 06/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 296 | 01/07/2008 | MFR | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 01/14/2008 | 01/14/2008 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2005 and 2006 collins bantam, grand bantam, super bantam, and omni school buses manufactured between november 2005 and june 2006, for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies, and no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. the web of the belt rubs up against the retractor's metal sleeve causing friction and abrasion, and over time, may fray the belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Collins will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2008. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V293000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 01/01/2006 to 12/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2845 | 07/18/2011 | MFR | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 05/23/2011 | 05/23/2011 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Collins 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 Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Collins 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||