2005–2006 Collins Bantam & 2005–2006 Collins Grand Bantam + 2 more recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
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, "seat belt assemblies", and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the web of the belt rubs up against the retractor's metal sleeve causing friction and abrasion, and over time, may fray the belt.
💥 The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury.
🔧 The fix
Collins will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may contact collins 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
- 08V018000
- Manufacturer
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 296
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-533-1850
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 7, 2008
- Built
- Nov 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may 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.