Collins Bantam, Grand Bantam (1997): Seats
Recall 97V168000 · Oct 2, 1997 · Collins Bus Corporation
86
vehicles affected
86
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V168000
- Date
- Oct 2, 1997
- Maker
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Units affected
- 86
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | Bantam | 1997 |
| Collins | Grand Bantam | 1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V168000?
2 models: Collins Bantam (1997), Collins Grand Bantam (1997), about 86 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V168000?
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.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.