Buy me a coffee
💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V192📅 May 2, 2005

2002–2005 Collins Bantam & 2002–2005 Collins Grand Bantam + 1 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V192000
Manufacturer
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
272
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-533-1850
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 29, 2005
Built
Apr 22, 2002 – Apr 27, 2005
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V192 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V192?

2002–2005 Collins Bantam & 2002–2005 Collins Grand Bantam + 1 more. 272 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Collins dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-533-1850.