NHTSA Recall 05V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V192000; Date: May. 2, 2005
These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. Because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. A second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Collins Bantam; 2003 Collins Bantam; 2004 Collins Bantam; 2005 Collins Bantam; 2002 Collins Grand Bantam; 2003 Collins Grand Bantam; 2004 Collins Grand Bantam; 2005 Collins Grand Bantam; 2002 Collins Super Bantam; 2003 Collins Super Bantam; 2004 Collins Super Bantam; 2005 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 272
Recall Summary:
Certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between April 22, 2002, and April 27, 2005. These buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. These seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
How to Fix:
Collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2005. Owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 29, 2005
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