2005 COLLINS BANTAM RECALL - #08V018000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : RETRACTOR
CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 COLLINS BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND OMNI SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2005 AND JUNE 2006, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE WEB OF THE BELT RUBS UP AGAINST THE RETRACTOR'S METAL SLEEVE CAUSING FRICTION AND ABRASION, AND OVER TIME, MAY FRAY THE BELT.
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| Vehicle |
2005 COLLINS BANTAM |
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| Manufacturer |
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2005 - 6/30/2006 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/2008 |
| Influenced by |
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/7/2008 |
| # Affected |
296 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 COLLINS BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND OMNI SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2005 AND JUNE 2006, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE WEB OF THE BELT RUBS UP AGAINST THE RETRACTOR'S METAL SLEEVE CAUSING FRICTION AND ABRASION, AND OVER TIME, MAY FRAY THE BELT. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS AT 1-800-533-1850. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for SEATS
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