Defect Description For Recall
Certain Collins My 2002-2005 Bantam, Super Bantam, And Grand Bantam Model School Buses Manufactured Between April 22, 2002, And April 27, 2005. These Buses Were Equipped With A Bench-Style Single Passenger Seats Having A Lower Cushion Surface Of 24 Inches In Width. These Seats Should Have A Seating Surface Of Only 22 Inches For A Signal Designated Seating Position. These Seats Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
BANTAM
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V192000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
These Seats Should Have A Seating Surface Of Only 22 Inches Wide To Have A Single Designated Seating Position. Because The 24 Inch Cushion Is Wider Than 22 Inches, The Potential Exists For Two Passengers To Be Seated In This Seat. A Second Passenger Would Not Have An Available Seat Belt For Restraint And May Be Injured In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Collins Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The 24 Inch Seat Cushion With A 22 Inch Seat Cushion Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 29, 2005. Owners May Contact Collins Customer Service At 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020422
End Of Manufacture
20050427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
272
Date Owners Notified
20050429
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20050502
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222