NHTSA Recall 08V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V018000; Date: Jan. 14, 2008
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Collins Bantam; 2006 Collins Bantam; 2005 Collins Grand Bantam; 2006 Collins Grand Bantam; 2005 Collins Omni; 2006 Collins Omni; 2005 Collins Super Bantam; 2006 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 296
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2005 and 2006 collins bantam, grand bantam, super bantam, and omni school buses manufactured between November 2005 and June 2006, for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies", and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. " the web of the belt rubs up against the retractor's metal sleeve causing friction and abrasion, and over time, may fray the belt.
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2008. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.
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: Jan 7, 2008
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