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2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall - Campaign #03V318000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM RECALL - #03V318000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR MOUNTED WHEELCHAIR ANCHORAGE POCKETS THAT ARE USED TO ACCOMMODATE AND SECURE WHEELCHAIRS, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE FOR THE POCKET MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE WRONG POSITION. THIS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE SCREWS TO BE ATTACHED THROUGH IT.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM
Manufacturer COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufactured between 10/15/2002 - 8/18/2003
Recalled on 8/29/2003
Influenced by COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 9/3/2003
# Affected 16
Recalled for EQUIPMENT
Description ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR MOUNTED WHEELCHAIR ANCHORAGE POCKETS THAT ARE USED TO ACCOMMODATE AND SECURE WHEELCHAIRS, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE FOR THE POCKET MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE WRONG POSITION. THIS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE SCREWS TO BE ATTACHED THROUGH IT.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ANCHORAGE MAY NOT RETAIN THE WHEELCHAIR. SERIOUS INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT OR OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY RESULT.
Corrective action COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSERTING A REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION PLATE AND REDRILLING HOLES INTO THIS PLATE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR ANCHORAGE SCREWS TO PASS THROUGH. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. 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.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for SEATS

2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

2003 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for SEATS
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