Collins Recalls School Buses Built on Ford E-350 Chassis

February 27, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
COLLINS / BANTAM		2007-2009
COLLINS / MID BUS GUIDE		2007-2009
COLLINS / MID BUS SUPER GUIDE		2007-2009
COLLINS / SUPER BANTAM		2007-2009
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION		Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V068000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 490

Summary: COLLINS IS RECALLING 490 2007 THROUGH 2009 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2006 TO JANUARY 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850.

Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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