NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Collins Grand Bantam Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Collins Grand Bantam has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Collins dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Collins Grand Bantam. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
COLLINS BUS/FMVSS 301
NHTSA #98V118000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 1998 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 432 vehicles
Owners notified May 26, 1998 · Vehicles built May 1, 1996 – May 15, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL REAR WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 'SUPER DUTY' CUTAWAY CHASSIS, EXTERIOR BODY WIDTH OF 80", GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF 11,500 OR 14,050 POUNDS. THESE BUSES MAY HAVE A MODIFICATION TO THE FRAME RAIL CONSISTING OF A NOTCH IN THE LOWER FLANGE OF THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL FORWARD OF THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER. THIS MODIFICATION CAN AFFECT COMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRAME RAIL FLANGES COULD CONTACT AND RUPTURE THE FUEL TANK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL NEED TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES AND IF REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY, WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE REPAIR PARTS REQUIRED. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COLLINS BUS 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/CERTIFICATION LABEL
NHTSA #98V061000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 1998 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 225 vehicles
Owners notified March 12, 1998 · Vehicles built September 1, 1996 – February 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL REAR WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE WRONG FRONT AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ARE LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Safety consequence
OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DECAL TO BE PLACED ON THE CURRENT CERTIFICATION PLATE SHOWING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS FOR THE AXLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 2, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE DECAL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COLLINS BUS 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 222
NHTSA #97V168000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 1997 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Owners notified September 16, 1997 · Vehicles built August 1, 1997 – September 11, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 16, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
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