2008 COLLINS BANTAM RECALL - #09V083000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
COLLINS IS RECALLING 2,741 MY 2008 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND JANUARY 1, 2009. THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Vehicle |
2008 COLLINS BANTAM |
|
| Manufacturer |
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2008 - 1/1/2009 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/2009 |
| Influenced by |
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/19/2009 |
| # Affected |
2,741 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
|
|
| Description |
COLLINS IS RECALLING 2,741 MY 2008 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND JANUARY 1, 2009. THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THESE BOLTS WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE CONNECTION OF THE BUS BODY TO THE BUS CHASSIS. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 |
2008 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2008 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2008 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2008 COLLINS BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
|
|