2005 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others recall: seats

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on September 29, 2005. It covers about 150 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 150
reported: Sep 29, 2005
owners notified: Sep 23, 2005

Seats

What is wrong: Certain 2005 collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses and super omni buses built between august 1 and september 15, 2005. The fasteners securing the seats and the barriers to the wall track may be inadequately tightened which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages and fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injuries.
Remedy: Collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 620‑662‑9000 or 800‑533‑1850 x430.

Recall number 05V440000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V440000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others seats?

Yes. Recall 05V440000, reported on September 29, 2005, covers about 150 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V440000?

Collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 620‑662‑9000 or 800‑533‑1850 x430.

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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