Collins Bantam, MID BUS Guide, MID BUS Super Guide, Super Bantam (2007-2009): Structure
Recall 09V068000 · Feb 23, 2009 · Collins Bus Corporation
559
vehicles affected
559
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V068000
- Date
- Feb 23, 2009
- Maker
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Units affected
- 559
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2007-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
COLLINS IS RECALLING 559 MY 2007 THROUGH 2009 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2006 TO OCTOBER 1, 2009. THESE BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE ABSENCE OF TWO BODY MOUNT BOLTS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE IN 2 OF THE BODY/CHASSIS MOUNTING LOCATIONS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.
What can happen
IF ANY OF THE BODY MOUNT BOLTS ARE MISSING THIS CONDITION WOULD NOT PROVIDE A STABLE 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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | Bantam | 2007-2009 |
| Collins | Mid Bus Guide | 2007-2009 |
| Collins | Mid Bus Super Guide | 2007-2009 |
| Collins | Super Bantam | 2007-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V068000?
4 models: Collins Bantam (2007-2009), Collins Mid Bus Guide (2007-2009), Collins Mid Bus Super Guide (2007-2009) and 1 more, about 559 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V068000?
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850.
What can happen?
IF ANY OF THE BODY MOUNT BOLTS ARE MISSING THIS CONDITION WOULD NOT PROVIDE A STABLE 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.
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.