Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 COLLINS BANTAM Recall - Campaign #98V328000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 COLLINS BANTAM RECALL - #98V328000

RECALL FOR SEATS

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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Vehicle 1999 COLLINS BANTAM
Manufacturer COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/1998 - 12/3/1998
Recalled on 12/23/1998
Influenced by COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 12/14/1998
# Affected 11
Recalled for SEATS
Description 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.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING SEAT LEGS.
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).
See also 1999 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1999 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
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