1997 Collins Bantam Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Collins Bantam. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Collins Bantam
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seats
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."
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Collins Bantam. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Collins Bantam model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Collins Bantam model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Collins Bantam | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Collins Bantam | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Collins Bantam | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Collins Bantam | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Collins Bantam | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Collins Bantam | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Collins Bantam | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Collins Bantam | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 Collins Bantam | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Collins Bantam | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Collins Bantam | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 Collins Bantam | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Collins Bantam | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Collins Bantam | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Collins Bantam | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Collins Bantam
How do I know if my 1997 Collins Bantam has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Collins Bantam; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Collins dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V168000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Collins models
- Ambulance2 complaints
- Civitran1 complaints
- Grand Bantam1 complaints
- Cgb0 complaints
- Cgo0 complaints
- Collins0 complaints
- Csb0 complaints
- De0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.