NHTSA Recall 11V293000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V293000; Date: May. 23, 2011
In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Collins Bantam; 2003 Collins Bantam; 2004 Collins Bantam; 2005 Collins Bantam; 2006 Collins Bantam; 2007 Collins Bantam; 2008 Collins Bantam; 2009 Collins Bantam; 2010 Collins Bantam; 2011 Collins Bantam; 2002 Collins Grand Bantam; 2003 Collins Grand Bantam; 2004 Collins Grand Bantam; 2005 Collins Grand Bantam; 2006 Collins Grand Bantam; 2007 Collins Grand Bantam; 2008 Collins Grand Bantam; 2009 Collins Grand Bantam; 2010 Collins Grand Bantam; 2011 Collins Grand Bantam; 2002 Collins Super Bantam; 2003 Collins Super Bantam; 2004 Collins Super Bantam; 2005 Collins Super Bantam; 2006 Collins Super Bantam; 2007 Collins Super Bantam; 2008 Collins Super Bantam; 2009 Collins Super Bantam; 2010 Collins Super Bantam; 2011 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 702
Recall Summary:
Collins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from October 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 2011. Owners may contact collins bus 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: Jul 18, 2011
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