Collins Bus Corporation: Structure › Body
Collins Bus Corporation reported this defect to federal regulators on Feb 23, 2009 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 559. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
12 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Collins Bantam | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Collins Super Bantam | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Collins Bantam | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Collins Super Bantam | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Collins Bantam | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Collins Super Bantam | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 09V068000.
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