Recalls for 2006 Collins Bantam

3 recalls found.

All Collins Recalls

Bridgewater-Raritan 8

FZEPArgon posted a photo:

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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2008-01-14
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS

Posted on: 2011-05-23
Description
Collins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.

Corrective Action
Collins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 18, 2011.  Owners may contact collins bus at 1-800-533-1850.

Notes
Owners 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.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Posted on: 2011-10-18
Description
Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from august 23, 2006, through february 1, 2008, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.

Consequence
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.

Corrective Action
Collins will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or collins at 1- 1-620-662-9000.

Notes
Owners 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 .