Difficulty getting seat belt to release when exiting the vehicle
The worst 1998 Collins Grand Bantam problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
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- Seat belts1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on ford e-350 and e-450 'super duty' cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 80", gross vehicle weight rating of 11,500 or 14,050 pounds. These buses may have a modification to the frame rail consisting of a notch in the lower flange of the left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. This modification can affect compliance to fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the frame rail flanges could contact and rupture the fuel tank increasing the risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Owners will need to inspect their buses and if repairs are necessary, will be provided with the repair parts required. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the inspection and repair.
Recall number 98V118000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V061000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1998 Collins Grand Bantam
Is the 1998 Collins Grand Bantam reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Collins Grand Bantam, close to a typical Grand Bantam model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Collins Grand Bantam?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Collins Grand Bantam have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and equipment.
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