Collins Recall 99V308000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 99V308000 · announced November 2, 1999 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 38 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE-REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL-REAR-WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 3500 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS. CERTAIN BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED SAFETY SEATS WHICH MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

COLLINS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT SEAT LEGS FOR THESE BUSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 1999.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 AT 1-800-533-1850.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Collins Bantam
• 1999 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.