Collins Grand Bantam 1996
Model Grand Bantam made in 1996 by Collins got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1996
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V118000 | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | from 05/01/1996 to 05/15/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 432 | 05/26/1998 | MFR | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | 05/27/1998 | 05/29/1998 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 'super duty' cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 80, gross vehicle weight rating of 11,500 or 14,050 pounds. these buses may have a modification to the frame rail consisting of a notch in the lower flange of the left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. this modification can affect compliance to fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the frame rail flanges could contact and rupture the fuel tank increasing the risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will need to inspect their buses and if repairs are necessary, will be provided with the repair parts required. if an owner desires, their dealer can perform the inspection and repair. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 26, 1998.owners who do not receive the instructions and repair parts within a reasonable time should contact collins bus at 1-800-533-1850.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||