COLLINS ( 09V083000 )

March 15, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     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
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 04, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V083000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2741
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 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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