2008 Collins Bantam recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Collins Bantam, covering 4,529 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
- Risk
- If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑793‑4741 or collins at 1- 1‑620‑662‑9000.
Recall number 11V502000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Collins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact collins bus at 1‑800‑533‑1850.
Recall number 11V293000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam model school buses. The 39 inch three passenger seats fail to meet the minimum performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger and crash protection."
- Risk
- Seat occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Collins will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 3, 2011. Owners may contact collins at 1‑800‑533‑1850.
Recall number 10V362000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V083000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Collins is recalling 559 my 2007 through 2009 school buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 chassis from november 3, 2006 to october 1, 2009. These buses may have been produced with the absence of two body mount bolts and associated hardware in 2 of the body/chassis mounting locations immediately behind the rear axle.
- Risk
- If any of the body mount bolts are missing this condition would not provide a stable 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 february 26, 2009. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1‑800‑533‑1850.
Recall number 09V068000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Collins Bantam recalls
How do I check if my 2008 Collins Bantam has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2008 Collins Bantam have?
5, covering equipment, seats and structure.
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