Collins Bantam, Grand Bantam, MID BUS Grand Guide, MID BUS Guide and 2 more (2008): Structure
Recall 09V083000 · Mar 6, 2009 · Collins Bus Corporation
2,741
vehicles affected
2,741
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V083000
- Date
- Mar 6, 2009
- Maker
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,741
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
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 MARCH 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | Bantam | 2008 |
| Collins | Grand Bantam | 2008 |
| Collins | Mid Bus Grand Guide | 2008 |
| Collins | Mid Bus Guide | 2008 |
| Collins | Mid Bus Super Guide | 2008 |
| Collins | Super Bantam | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V083000?
6 models: Collins Bantam (2008), Collins Grand Bantam (2008), Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide (2008) and 3 more, about 2,741 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V083000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.