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1998 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM

2 recalls — 2 complaints

98V118000 May 27, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL REAR WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 'SUPER DUTY' CUTAWAY CHASSIS, EXTERIOR BODY WIDTH OF 80", GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF 11,500 OR 14,050 POUNDS. THESE BUSES MAY HAVE A MODIFICATION TO THE FRAME RAIL CONSISTING OF A NOTCH IN THE LOWER FLANGE OF THE L... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRAME RAIL FLANGES COULD CONTACT AND RUPTURE THE FUEL TANK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL NEED TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES AND IF REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY, WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE REPAIR PARTS REQUIRED. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
432 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
98V061000 Mar 19, 1998
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL REAR WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE WRONG FRONT AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ARE LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Consequence
OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DECAL TO BE PLACED ON THE CURRENT CERTIFICATION PLATE SHOWING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS FOR THE AXLES.
225 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 2000
DIFFICULTY GETTING SEAT BELT TO RELEASE WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 2000
DIFFICULTY GETTING SEAT BELT TO RELEASE WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE

COLLINS GRAND BANTAM — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the COLLINS GRAND BANTAM across all model years (1996–2014).

70 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

COLLINS GRAND BANTAM — Year by Year

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2012 1 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 5 0 View
2009 6 0 View
2008 8 0 View
2007 6 0 View
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2005 9 0 View
2004 4 0 View
2003 5 0 View
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1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 2 2
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1996 1 0 View

Other COLLINS Models

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