Recalls for your 1993 Collins Bantam

Recalls for 1993 Collins Bantam

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Bridgewater-Raritan 8

FZEPArgon posted a photo:

Bridgewater-Raritan 8

BRBOE 6 & 8, twin 2005 Collins Grand Bantams, were the final Ford buses on the BRBOE roster, holding out until the summer of 2022. By the time this picture was taken, 6 was already retired, & 8 would join it not long after. The pair were replaced by two Chevrolet-chassis Thomas Minotour 051MSs.

Bus Info:
VIN: 1FDXE45P15HA84251
Unit Number: 34080 FGB6-14D
MY: 2002
Owner: Bridgewater-Raritan Board of Education
Plate: S1M400 (NJ)

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1997-08-28
Description
Vehicle description: school buses built on a 9,500 lb.  Gross vehicle weight ratio gmt-600 chevy cutaway chassis with an exterior width of 80 inches.  There is not enough clearance between the wheelwell and the rear tire allowing the inside of the rear tire to rub on the steel wheelwell.

Consequence
The tire rubbing can cause a premature tire failure increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the wheelwell to prevent the tire from rubbing.  If an owner prefers, detailed instructions will be provided so the bus owners can repair their vehicles.

Notes
Note:owner notification began august 11, 1997.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 bus at 1-316-662-9000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1993-10-07
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus.  This can result in seriousinjury or death.

Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Notes
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.