NHTSA Recall 03V318000: Equipment
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Collins Grand Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V318000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 22, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. This would not allow the screws to be attached through it.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the anchorage may not retain the wheelchair. Serious injury to the wheelchair occupant or other vehicle occupants may result.
Remedy
Collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. Owner notification is began september 3, 2003. 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.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V318000
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.