Recall 05V192000: 2002–2005 Collins Grand Bantam and 1 other model

Report received

May 2, 2005

Manufacturer

Collins bus corporation

Potentially affected

272vehicles

Model years

2002–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between april 22, 2002, and april 27, 2005. These buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. These seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Possible consequence

These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. Because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. A second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.

Remedy

Collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. The recall began april 29, 2005. Owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2003 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2004 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2005 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2002 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
• 2003 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
• 2004 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
• 2005 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints