NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Collins World Trans Grand Commutr Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Collins World Trans Grand Commutr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Collins World Trans Grand Commutr. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Collins dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Collins World Trans Grand Commutr. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
COLLINS BUS/FMVSS 217
NHTSA #98V293000 · Visibility — Windshield · NHTSA notice
Reported November 9, 1998 · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 67 vehicles
Owners notified November 9, 1998 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – October 28, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 "SUPER DUTY" CUTAWAY CHASSIS. WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO A WINDOW, THE WINDOW FRAME DEFLECTED, THE LATCHING MECHANISM FAILED, AND THE WINDOW OPENED BEFORE THE GLAZING SHATTERED AND BEFORE REACHING THE REQUIRED NECESSARY FORCE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Safety consequence
WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, COLLINS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FOR THEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 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).
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