| Make : COLLINS | Model : BANTAM | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19981101 - 19981203 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V328000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981214 | Date Received by ODI: 19981222 | Date Added to Database: 19981223 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING SEAT LEGS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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