NHTSA Recall 05V440000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V440000; Date: Sep. 29, 2005
In the event of a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Collins Bantam; 2005 Collins Grand Bantam; 2005 Collins Super Bantam; 2005 Collins Super Omni
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 150
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may 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: Sep 23, 2005
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