NHTSA Recall 00V191000: Exterior (visibility)
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 286 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Collins Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V191000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | July 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 10, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. These mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Safety risk
Failure of the mirror brace attachment allows the mirror arm to pivot left or right, possibly swinging far to the right past the bus perimeter and injuring pedestrians nearby. This could also result in a loss of visibility surrounding the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. Owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.
Notes
Owner notification began july 10, 2000.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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V191000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 1999, 2000 |
| Collins Grand Bantam | 1999, 2000 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.