Recall 05V-440: 2005 Collins Bantam, 2005 Collins Grand Bantam and 2 more
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Sep 29, 2005, covering about 150 vehicles.
The problem
Certain 2005 collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses and super omni buses built between august 1 and september 15, 2005. The fasteners securing the seats and the barriers to the wall track may be inadequately tightened which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages and FMVSS no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injuries.
The fix
Collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 620-662-9000 or 800-533-1850 x430.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V440000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 2005 | All years |
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2005 | All years |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2005 | All years |
| Collins Super Omni | 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-440?
Certain 2005 collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses and super omni buses built between august 1 and september 15, 2005. The fasteners securing the seats and the barriers to the wall track may be inadequately tightened which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages and FMVSS no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
How is recall 05V-440 fixed?
Collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 620-662-9000 or 800-533-1850 x430.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.