NHTSA Recall 09V068000: Body (structure)
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 559 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Collins Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V068000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | February 23, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If any of the body mount bolts are missing this condition would not provide a stable connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. In the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
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.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V068000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Mid Bus Guide | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.