1997 COLLINS BANTAM
1 recalls — 0 complaints
97V168000 Oct 2, 1997
SEATS
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — COLLINS BANTAM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE93023
Opened: Apr 6, 1993 — Closed: Oct 26, 1993
HANDRAILS
There is no summary currently available
COLLINS BANTAM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COLLINS BANTAM across all model years (1986–2011).
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Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
COLLINS BANTAM — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |