Recall 05V192000 — SEATS Defect in 2002-2005 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM
RECALL This recall affects up to 272 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V192000 |
| Manufacturer | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 272 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN COLLINS MY 2002-2005 BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND GRAND BANTAM MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 22, 2002, AND APRIL 27, 2005. THESE BUSES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH-STYLE SINGLE PASSENGER SEATS HAVING A LOWER CUSHION SURFACE OF 24 INCHES IN WIDTH. THESE SEATS SHOULD HAVE A SEATING SURFACE OF ONLY 22 INCHES FOR A SIGNAL DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION. THESE SEATS DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
Safety Consequence
THESE SEATS SHOULD HAVE A SEATING SURFACE OF ONLY 22 INCHES WIDE TO HAVE A SINGLE DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION. BECAUSE THE 24 INCH CUSHION IS WIDER THAN 22 INCHES, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR TWO PASSENGERS TO BE SEATED IN THIS SEAT. A SECOND PASSENGER WOULD NOT HAVE AN AVAILABLE SEAT BELT FOR RESTRAINT AND MAY BE INJURED IN A CRASH.
Remedy
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE 24 INCH SEAT CUSHION WITH A 22 INCH SEAT CUSHION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-533-1850.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V699000 | 2015 COLLINS DE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 3,514 | |
| 19V749000 | 2018 COLLINS TL408 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 24 | |
| 19V211000 | 2017 COLLINS DH400 | SEATS:BARRIERS | 3,787 | |
| 18V924000 | 2018 COLLINS TH | SEATS | 199 | |
| 18V696000 | 2011 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 1,705 | |
| 18V584000 | 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 59 | |
| 16V310000 | 2016 COLLINS DH416 | SEATS | 4 | |
| 16V031000 | 2015 COLLINS DE500 | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 867 | |
| 15V732000 | 2006 COLLINS DH416WR | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,980 | |
| 15V307000 | 2015 COLLINS DH500 | SEATS | 13 |