Collins Bantam (2003) – 11V293000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

COLLINS

Model Of Vehicle

BANTAM

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

11V293000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Vehicle Occupants May Not Be Adequately Protected And May Sustain Injuries.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Collins Bus Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20030101

End Of Manufacture

20041231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

702

Date Owners Notified

20110718

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Collins Bus Corporation

Date Report Received

20110523

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

222