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1999 Collins Bantam Recalls & Complaints

The 1999 Collins Bantam has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Collins dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Collins Bantam. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1999 Collins Bantam owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Collins Bantam, describing incidents dated September 1, 2000 to November 10, 2004.

Most-cited components

Tires 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10098671 · Filed November 11, 2004
VIN: [XXX]. DATE: 10NOV04. VEHICLE: 1999 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. PROBLEM: WHEN I REMOVED THE WINDSHIELD FRAME TO REPAIR A CRACKED WINDSHIELD I DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET WAS NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED/WELDED/SEALED IN PLACE LIKE THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONE WAS. THE…
ODI #568006 · Filed October 28, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. ONCE AGAIN CONSUMER WAS IN MOTION AND THE RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. BOTH OF THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR MARATHON RADIALS. CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW CARLYLE TIRES AND SHORTLY AFTER THE LEFT TIRE BLEW UP. CONSUMER FEELS THE TIRES RECOMMENDED…

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COLLINS/FMVSS 111/REARVIEW MIRRORS

NHTSA #00V191000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices — Exterior · NHTSA notice

Reported July 13, 2000 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 286 vehicles

Owners notified July 10, 2000 · Vehicles built November 4, 1999 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD OR CHEVROLET CUTAWAY VAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH THE ROSCO "EURO-STYLE" OVERHANGING RIGHT HAND REARVIEW MIRROR. THESE MIRRORS HAVE AN INADEQUATE STRENGTH ATTACHMENT AT THE MIRROR BRACE MOUNTING POINT AND COULD PULL LOOSE DURING HIGH WINDS (FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC) OR SEVERE VIBRATION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF THE MIRROR BRACE ATTACHMENT ALLOWS THE MIRROR ARM TO PIVOT LEFT OR RIGHT, POSSIBLY SWINGING FAR TO THE RIGHT PAST THE BUS PERIMETER AND INJURING PEDESTRIANS NEARBY. THIS COULD ALSO RESULT IN A LOSS OF VISIBILITY SURROUNDING THE BUS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MIRROR BRACE MOUNTING POINT FROM THE FRONT CAP OF THE BUS BODY TO THE ROOF SKIN OF THE BUS CAB, PROVIDING SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED STRENGTH. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DESCRIPTION AND DRAWING OF THE NONCOMPLIANCE, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE, AND WHERE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2000.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).

COLLINS/FMVSS 217

NHTSA #99V308000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported November 2, 1999 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 38 vehicles

Owners notified November 1, 1999 · Vehicles built August 23, 1999 – October 18, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

COLLINS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT SEAT LEGS FOR THESE BUSES.

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).

COLLINS BUS/FMVSS 210

NHTSA #98V328000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 1998 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 11 vehicles

Owners notified December 14, 1998 · Vehicles built November 1, 1998 – December 3, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 3500 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS, EXTERIOR BODY WIDTH OF 81" OR 94". THE SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED SAFETY SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAR BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT LEGS MAY HAVE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING WELDS.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING SEAT LEGS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 1998. 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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1999 Collins Bantam. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Collins Bantam.

Visibility

ODI #10098671

Incident: November 10, 2004 · Filed: November 11, 2004

VIN: [XXX]. DATE: 10NOV04. VEHICLE: 1999 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA. PROBLEM: WHEN I REMOVED THE WINDSHIELD FRAME TO REPAIR A CRACKED WINDSHIELD I DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD FRAME MOUNTING BRACKET WAS NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED/WELDED/SEALED IN PLACE LIKE THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONE WAS. THE BRACKET FELL BACK INSIDE THE WINDSHIELD FRAME AND IS NOW IRREPARABLE. I CALLED CHRYSLER TWICE TO COMPLAIN AND REMEDY THE SITUATION AT 800-992-1997, BUT BOTH KATHY AND ROBERT REFUSED TO HELP ME THEN HUNG UP ON ME, WHEN I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR. *JB UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Tires

ODI #568006

Incident: September 1, 2000 · Filed: October 28, 2002

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. ONCE AGAIN CONSUMER WAS IN MOTION AND THE RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. BOTH OF THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR MARATHON RADIALS. CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW CARLYLE TIRES AND SHORTLY AFTER THE LEFT TIRE BLEW UP. CONSUMER FEELS THE TIRES RECOMMENDED FOR THIS VEHICLE, ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE WEIGHT. CONSUMER REQUESTS ASSISTANCE TO DETERMINE A WORKABLE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. *JG

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