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1999-2000 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others recall: exterior

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on July 13, 2000. It covers about 286 vehicles.

vehicles affected
286
reported
Jul 13, 2000
owners notified
Jul 10, 2000
related complaints
1

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about visibility problems.

1999 Collins Bantam2000 Collins Bantam1999 Collins Grand Bantam2000 Collins Grand Bantam1999 Collins Super Bantam2000 Collins Super Bantam

Questions about recall 00V191000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others exterior?

Yes. Recall 00V191000, reported on July 13, 2000, covers about 286 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V191000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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