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2002-2003 Collins Grand Bantam recall: equipment

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on August 22, 2003. It covers about 16 vehicles.

vehicles affected
16
reported
Aug 22, 2003
owners notified
Sep 3, 2003

Equipment

What is wrong
On certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. This would not allow the screws to be attached through it.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the anchorage may not retain the wheelchair. Serious injury to the wheelchair occupant or other vehicle occupants may result.
Remedy
Collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. Owner notification is began september 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

Recall number 03V318000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V318000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Collins Grand Bantam equipment?

Yes. Recall 03V318000, reported on August 22, 2003, covers about 16 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V318000?

Collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. Owner notification is began september 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

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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