NHTSA Campaign Id 10V362000; Date: Aug. 2, 2010
Seat occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2008 Collins Bantam; 2008 Collins Grand Bantam; 2008 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 516
Recall Summary:Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam model school buses. The 39 inch three passenger seats fail to meet the minimum performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger and crash protection. "
How to Fix:Collins will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on January 3, 2011. Owners may contact collins 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: Jan 3, 2011
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