Defect Description For Recall
Certain 2002 Thru 2005 Collins Bantam And Super Bantam School Buses Manufactured Between September 18, 2002, And January 17, 2005. The ProteCTIve Rubber Parts That Cover The Fuel Lines To Prevent Contact With Metal Edges May Be Missing.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
BANTAM
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V011000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Fuel Lines May Be Cut Resulting In Fuel Spillage And In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Customers Will Be Notified To Take Their Buses To An Authorized Dealer For Free Repair. Dealers Will Inspect The Fuel Lines And Install The ProteCTIve Rubber Covering Should It Be Missing. If The Fuel Lines Are Damaged, Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Lines Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 21, 2005. Owners May Contact Collins At 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020918
End Of Manufacture
20050117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
108
Date Owners Notified
20050121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20050121