NHTSA Recall 98V328000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V328000; Date: Dec. 22, 1998
In the event of a crash, the seats may not withstand the forces specified, possibly causing injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Collins Bantam; 1999 Collins Grand Bantam
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel school buses built on Chevrolet 3500 van cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 81" or 94". The school bus certified safety seats do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "sear belt assembly anchorages. " the seat legs may have incomplete or missing welds.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the noncomplying seat legs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 14, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1-800-533-1850. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 1998
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