Recall
Collins Bantam — 98V328000
NHTSA ID
98V328000
Make
Collins
Model
Bantam
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1998-12-22
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
11
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 3500 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS, EXTERIOR BODY WIDTH OF 81" OR 94". THE SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED SAFETY SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAR BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT LEGS MAY HAVE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING WELDS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING SEAT LEGS.