1993 Collins Bantam recall: body
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on August 18, 1997. It covers about 14 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14
- reported
- Aug 18, 1997
- owners notified
- Aug 11, 1997
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built on a 9,500 lb. Gross vehicle weight ratio gmt-600 chevy cutaway chassis with an exterior width of 80 inches. There is not enough clearance between the wheelwell and the rear tire allowing the inside of the rear tire to rub on the steel wheelwell.
- Risk
- The tire rubbing can cause a premature tire failure increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the wheelwell to prevent the tire from rubbing. If an owner prefers, detailed instructions will be provided so the bus owners can repair their vehicles.
Recall number 97V130000
Affected vehicles
- Collins Bantam 1993 1993
Questions about recall 97V130000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Collins Bantam body?
Yes. Recall 97V130000, reported on August 18, 1997, covers about 14 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V130000?
Dealers will repair the wheelwell to prevent the tire from rubbing. If an owner prefers, detailed instructions will be provided so the bus owners can repair their vehicles.
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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