Recall 09V083000: 2008 Collins Bantam and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 6, 2009

Manufacturer

Collins bus corporation

Potentially affected

2,741vehicles

Model years

2008

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

Collins 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.

Possible consequence

Failure 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.

Remedy

Collins 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 2008 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints