NHTSA Recall 11V293000: Seats
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 702 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Collins Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V293000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | May 23, 2011 |
| Owner notification | July 18, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Collins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact collins bus 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 11V293000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Bantam | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.