COLLINS BANTAM 2009: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V293000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COLLINS | BANTAM | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-07-18 | 2011-05-23 | 2011-05-23 |
Production Dates: 2009-01-01 - 2009-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 702
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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 AND CRASH PROTECTION."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES.
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOAM PADDING UNDER THE UPHOLSTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS BUS AT 1-800-533-1850.
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .
