Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School Buses Equipped With 39″ School Bus Seats. The Seats In These Buses Have Frame Material That Does Not Comply With The Energy Absorption Requirements Of Fmvss No. 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND BANTAM
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V168000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Occupant Of The Seat May Incur Personal Injuries.
Fix Defect
A Gusset Will Be Added To The Seat Cushion Frame. In Addition, A Reinforcement Strap Will Be Added To The Front Of The Seat Leg.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970801
End Of Manufacture
19970911
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
86
Date Owners Notified
19970916
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
19971002
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222