NHTSA Recall 05V192000: Seats
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 272 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Collins Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V192000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | May 2, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between april 22, 2002, and april 27, 2005. These buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. These seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Safety risk
These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. Because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. A second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.
Remedy
Collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. The recall began april 29, 2005. Owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V192000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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.