There have been 23 safety recalls for the Collins Bantam. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Collins Bantam.
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Collins Bantam, 2010 Collins Bantam, 2009 Collins Grand Bantam, 2010 Collins Grand Bantam, 2009 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide, 2010 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide, 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide, 2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide, 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide, 2010 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide, 2009 Collins Super Bantam, 2010 Collins Super Bantam |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 bantam, super bantam, grand bantam, mid bus guide, super guide, and grand guide school buses manufactured September 2009 through April 2010, and equipped with a&m systems-brand electric door actuators.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Collins Bantam, 2007 Collins Bantam, 2008 Collins Bantam, 2006 Collins Grand Bantam, 2007 Collins Grand Bantam, 2008 Collins Grand Bantam, 2006 Collins Super Bantam, 2007 Collins Super Bantam, 2008 Collins Super Bantam |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from August 23, 2006, through February 1, 2008, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can cause confusion to vehicles behind the bus as to whether the bus is turning or stopping increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Collins Bantam, 2009 Collins Grand Bantam, 2009 Collins Super Bantam |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Collins is recalling certain model year 2009 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses manufactured between April 1 and October 1, 2009, built on Ford cutaway chassis. The brake-turn separator module which is used to control the brake lights and turn signals lights in the rear may not ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 25, 2013 | Electrical System | 251 |
| Oct. 14, 2011 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 11 |
| May. 23, 2011 | Seats | 702 |
| Aug. 2, 2010 | Seats | 516 |
| Feb. 18, 2010 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 112 |
| Mar. 6, 2009 | Structure:body | 2,741 |
| Feb. 23, 2009 | Structure:body | 559 |
| Sep. 26, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 8 |
| Jan. 14, 2008 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 296 |
| Jun. 1, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 23 |
| Sep. 29, 2005 | Seats | 150 |
| Aug. 15, 2005 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 201 |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 1,345 |
| Aug. 1, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 687 |
| May. 2, 2005 | Seats | 272 |
| Jan. 21, 2005 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 108 |
| Jul. 13, 2000 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 286 |
| Nov. 2, 1999 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 38 |
| Dec. 22, 1998 | Seats | 11 |
| Oct. 2, 1997 | Seats | 86 |
| Aug. 18, 1997 | Structure:body | 14 |
| Sep. 28, 1993 | Structure:body | 2,833 |
| Jul. 25, 1991 | Seats | 499 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 2010 Collins Bantam | 2 |
| 2009 Collins Bantam | 4 |
| 2008 Collins Bantam | 5 |
| 2007 Collins Bantam | 4 |
| 2006 Collins Bantam | 3 |
| 2005 Collins Bantam | 8 |
| 2004 Collins Bantam | 6 |
| 2003 Collins Bantam | 5 |
| 2002 Collins Bantam | 5 |
| 2000 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 1999 Collins Bantam | 3 |
| 1997 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 1993 Collins Bantam | 2 |
| 1992 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 1991 Collins Bantam | 2 |
| 1990 Collins Bantam | 2 |
| 1989 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 1988 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 1987 Collins Bantam | 1 |
| 1986 Collins Bantam | 1 |