NHTSA Recall 09V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V068000; Date: Feb. 23, 2009
If any of the body mount bolts are missing this condition would not provide a stable connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. In the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Collins Bantam; 2008 Collins Bantam; 2009 Collins Bantam; 2007 Collins Mid Bus Guide; 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide; 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide; 2007 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2008 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2007 Collins Super Bantam; 2008 Collins Super Bantam; 2009 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 559
Recall Summary:
Collins is recalling 559 my 2007 through 2009 school buses built on Ford e-350 and e-450 chassis from November 3, 2006 to October 1, 2009. These buses may have been produced with the absence of two body mount bolts and associated hardware in 2 of the body/chassis mounting locations immediately behind the rear axle.
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on February 26, 2009. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Feb 26, 2009
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