The worst 1999 Collins Super Bantam problems
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Recalls 2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. These mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Risk
- Failure of the mirror brace attachment allows the mirror arm to pivot left or right, possibly swinging far to the right past the bus perimeter and injuring pedestrians nearby. This could also result in a loss of visibility surrounding the bus.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. Owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.
Recall number 00V191000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 van cutaway chassis. Certain buses are equipped with school bus certified safety seats which may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Collins will provide replacement seat legs for these buses.
Recall number 99V308000 · Recall details
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Is the 1999 Collins Super Bantam reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Collins Super Bantam.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Collins Super Bantam?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1999 Collins Super Bantam have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and seat belts.
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