Collins Recall 09V068000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 09V068000 · announced February 23, 2009 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 559 units affected
The problem
COLLINS IS RECALLING 559 MY 2007 THROUGH 2009 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2006 TO OCTOBER 1, 2009. THESE BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE ABSENCE OF TWO BODY MOUNT BOLTS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE IN 2 OF THE BODY/CHASSIS MOUNTING LOCATIONS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.
The risk
IF ANY OF THE BODY MOUNT BOLTS ARE MISSING THIS CONDITION WOULD NOT PROVIDE A STABLE CONNECTION OF THE BUS BODY TO THE BUS CHASSIS. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
What to do
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2007 Collins Bantam
- 2008 Collins Bantam
- 2009 Collins Bantam
- 2007 Collins Mid Bus Guide
- 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide
- 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide
- 2007 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide
- 2008 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide
- 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide
- 2007 Collins Super Bantam
- 2008 Collins Super Bantam
- 2009 Collins Super Bantam
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.