CHAMPION BANTAM 1999: SEATS
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : BANTAM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-11-01 - 1998-12-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V328000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-12-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-12-22 | Date Added to Database: 1998-12-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING SEAT LEGS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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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'. |
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