1997 Collins Bantam

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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0Owner complaints

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1Recall campaigns

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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97V168000 · Seats

Oct 2, 1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39" SCHOOL BUS SEATS. THE SEATS IN THESE BUSES HAVE FRAME MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.

Remedy: A GUSSET WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME. IN ADDITION, A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRONT OF THE SEAT LEG.

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NHTSA investigations

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