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2006 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

certain my 2005 and 2006 collins bantam, grand bantam, super bantam, and omni school buses manufactured between november 2005 and june 2006, for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assembliesø, and no. 210, øseat belt assembly anchorages. ø the web of the belt rubs up against the retractorøs metal sleeve causing friction and abrasion, and over time, may fray the belt.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury.

Recall Notes

collins will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about january 21, 2008. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

2005 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins bus will notify its customers and the original switch will be replaced free of charge with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2005. customers may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2005 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with "5" series stop arms. these school buses were originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins will notify all its customers of this campaign. for those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, collins is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. for those buses operated in the warmer states, collins will replace the switch upon owner request. for those customers who request the remedy, collins will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. the safety improvement campaign began october 12, 2005. owners may contact collins at 800-448-7825 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2005 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Equipment Adaptive

Consequence of Defect

certain 2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses manufactured between june 10 and september 28, 2005, equipped with ricon model s20005 wheelchair lifts. the platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.

Corrective Action

in the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle. this may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2006. owners may contact ricon customer support dept. at 800-322-2884 or owners may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

2005 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between april 22, 2002, and april 27, 2005. these buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Corrective Action

these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. a second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.

Recall Notes

collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2005. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

2005 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

certain my 2005 and 2006 collins bantam, grand bantam, super bantam, and omni school buses manufactured between november 2005 and june 2006, for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assembliesø, and no. 210, øseat belt assembly anchorages. ø the web of the belt rubs up against the retractorøs metal sleeve causing friction and abrasion, and over time, may fray the belt.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury.

Recall Notes

collins will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about january 21, 2008. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

2005 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain 2005 collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses and super omni buses built between august 1 and september 15, 2005. the fasteners securing the seats and the barriers to the wall track may be inadequately tightened which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages and fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injuries.

Recall Notes

collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on september 23, 2005. owners may contact collins at 620-662-9000 or 800-533-1850 x430.

2004 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins bus will notify its customers and the original switch will be replaced free of charge with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2005. customers may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2004 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with "5" series stop arms. these school buses were originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins will notify all its customers of this campaign. for those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, collins is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. for those buses operated in the warmer states, collins will replace the switch upon owner request. for those customers who request the remedy, collins will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. the safety improvement campaign began october 12, 2005. owners may contact collins at 800-448-7825 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2004 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between april 22, 2002, and april 27, 2005. these buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Corrective Action

these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. a second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.

Recall Notes

collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2005. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

2003 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins bus will notify its customers and the original switch will be replaced free of charge with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2005. customers may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2003 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with "5" series stop arms. these school buses were originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins will notify all its customers of this campaign. for those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, collins is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. for those buses operated in the warmer states, collins will replace the switch upon owner request. for those customers who request the remedy, collins will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. the safety improvement campaign began october 12, 2005. owners may contact collins at 800-448-7825 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2003 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between april 22, 2002, and april 27, 2005. these buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Corrective Action

these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. a second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.

Recall Notes

collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2005. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

2003 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

on certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. this would not allow the screws to be attached through it.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the anchorage may not retain the wheelchair. serious injury to the wheelchair occupant or other vehicle occupants may result.

Recall Notes

collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. owner notification is began september 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

2002 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins bus will notify its customers and the original switch will be replaced free of charge with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2005. customers may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2002 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with "5" series stop arms. these school buses were originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Recall Notes

collins will notify all its customers of this campaign. for those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, collins is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. for those buses operated in the warmer states, collins will replace the switch upon owner request. for those customers who request the remedy, collins will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. the safety improvement campaign began october 12, 2005. owners may contact collins at 800-448-7825 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

2002 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between april 22, 2002, and april 27, 2005. these buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Corrective Action

these seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. a second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.

Recall Notes

collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2005. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

2002 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

on certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. this would not allow the screws to be attached through it.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the anchorage may not retain the wheelchair. serious injury to the wheelchair occupant or other vehicle occupants may result.

Recall Notes

collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. owner notification is began september 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

2001 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: l school buses equipped with a floor-mounted track used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs. the floor-mounted track bolts, used to secure this track to the floor, are too long and protrude through the wheel well. it is possible that the protruding bolts will puncture the rear tires if the tires should be pushed up into their full jounce position.

Corrective Action

the rear tires could be punctured without warning possibly resulting in a loss of steering control and a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the long track bolts with shorter bolts that will sit flush with the retaining nuts. owner notification began september 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

2000 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: l school buses equipped with a floor-mounted track used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs. the floor-mounted track bolts, used to secure this track to the floor, are too long and protrude through the wheel well. it is possible that the protruding bolts will puncture the rear tires if the tires should be pushed up into their full jounce position.

Corrective Action

the rear tires could be punctured without warning possibly resulting in a loss of steering control and a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the long track bolts with shorter bolts that will sit flush with the retaining nuts. owner notification began september 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

2000 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. these mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

Corrective Action

failure of the mirror brace attachment allows the mirror arm to pivot left or right, possibly swinging far to the right past the bus perimeter and injuring pedestrians nearby. this could also result in a loss of visibility surrounding the bus.

Recall Notes

dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.

1999 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seats may not withstand the forces specified, possibly causing injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the noncomplying seat legs.

1999 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. these mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

Corrective Action

failure of the mirror brace attachment allows the mirror arm to pivot left or right, possibly swinging far to the right past the bus perimeter and injuring pedestrians nearby. this could also result in a loss of visibility surrounding the bus.

Recall Notes

dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.

1998 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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 left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. this modification can affect compliance to fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a decal to be placed on the current certification plate showing the correct weight limits for the axles.

1997 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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 left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. this modification can affect compliance to fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a decal to be placed on the current certification plate showing the correct weight limits for the axles.

1997 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant of the seat may incur personal injuries.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Collins Grand Bantam

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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 left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. this modification can affect compliance to fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.