Recall 97V168000: 1997 Collins Bantam and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 2, 1997

Manufacturer

Collins bus corporation

Potentially affected

86vehicles

Model years

1997

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

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 39" school bus seats. The seats in these buses have frame material that does not comply with the energy absorption requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant of the seat may incur personal injuries.

Remedy

A gusset will be added to the seat cushion frame. In addition, a reinforcement strap will be added to the front of the seat leg.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Collins Bantam0 complaints
• 1997 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints