Recall 98V061000: 1997–1998 Collins Grand Bantam
- Report received
- Mar 19, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Collins bus corporation
- Potentially affected
- 225vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–1998
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: dual rear wheel school buses built on ford e-350 cutaway chassis. The wrong front and rear axle weight ratings are listed on the certification label.
Possible consequence
Owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a decal to be placed on the current certification plate showing the correct weight limits for the axles.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
- 1998 Collins Grand Bantam1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.