Recall 08V018000: 2005–2006 Collins Grand Bantam and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 14, 2008

Manufacturer

Collins bus corporation

Potentially affected

296vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

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 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.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2006 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2005 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
• 2006 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints