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Bridgewater-Raritan 8

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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 - 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.