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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Collins MID Bus Guide | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Collins MID Bus Super Guide | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| Collins Bantam | 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| Collins Bantam | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Collins MID Bus Guide | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Collins MID Bus Guide | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Collins MID Bus Guide | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Collins MID Bus Super Guide | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| Collins MID Bus Super Guide | 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| Collins MID Bus Super Guide | 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2007 | 0 | 7 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2008 | 0 | 9 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2009 | 0 | 7 |
Other structure recalls in 2009
28 of the 491 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2009 concerned the structure; COLLINS BUS CORPORATION filed 46 campaigns in all.
| 09V491000 23 Dec 2009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| 09V479000 17 Dec 2009 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| 09V481000 17 Dec 2009 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| 09V463000 1 Dec 2009 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| 09V444000 18 Nov 2009 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 09V370000 24 Sept 2009 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA |
| 09V362000 17 Sept 2009 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| 09V345000 2 Sept 2009 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2009