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2004 Collins Bantam and Collins Super Bantam recall: roof and pillars

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on August 15, 2005. It covers about 201 vehicles.

vehicles affected
201
reported
Aug 15, 2005
owners notified
Dec 14, 2005

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Certain 2004 my bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between july 2004 and november 2004. The amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the joints may come apart and individual interior ceiling skins could cause harm to the occupants of the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the buses by adding two additional screws between the current screws that attach the seams of the ceiling skins to the structural roof bows. The recall began on december 14, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

Recall number 05V359000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V359000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Collins Bantam and Collins Super Bantam roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 05V359000, reported on August 15, 2005, covers about 201 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V359000?

Dealers will correct the buses by adding two additional screws between the current screws that attach the seams of the ceiling skins to the structural roof bows. The recall began on december 14, 2005. Owners may 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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