Collins Bantam, Grand Bantam, Omni, Super Bantam (2005-2006): Seat belts
Recall 08V018000 · Jan 14, 2008 · Collins Bus Corporation
296
vehicles affected
296
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V018000
- Date
- Jan 14, 2008
- Maker
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Units affected
- 296
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Retractor
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | Bantam | 2005-2006 |
| Collins | Grand Bantam | 2005-2006 |
| Collins | Omni | 2005-2006 |
| Collins | Super Bantam | 2005-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V018000?
4 models: Collins Bantam (2005-2006), Collins Grand Bantam (2005-2006), Collins Omni (2005-2006) and 1 more, about 296 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V018000?
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.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
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.