NHTSA Recall 05V359000: Roof and pillars (structure)
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 201 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Collins Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V359000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | August 15, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain 2004 my bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between july 2004 and november 2004. The amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the joints may come apart and individual interior ceiling skins could cause harm to the occupants of the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the buses by adding two additional screws between the current screws that attach the seams of the ceiling skins to the structural roof bows. The recall began on december 14, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.
Notes
Customers may 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 05V359000
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.