2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide
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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Body (structure)
Collins is recalling 2,741 my 2008 school buses manufactured between january 1, 2008 and january 1, 2009. The bolts used to mount the body to the chassis frame rail may have been improperly installed which could lead to failure of the bolts.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2009. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.
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Body (structure)
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.
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide. 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 Mid Bus Guide model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Collins Mid Bus Guide model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide
How do I know if my 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Collins Mid Bus Guide; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 09V068000).
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
- Bantam3 complaints
- Ambulance2 complaints
- Civitran1 complaints
- Grand Bantam1 complaints
- Cgb0 complaints
- Cgo0 complaints
- Collins0 complaints
- Csb0 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.