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1999 Collins BantamProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Collins Bantam, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Collins Bantam has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Collins Bantam recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 00V-191 · Jul 13, 2000 · 286 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE MIRROR BRACE ATTACHMENT ALLOWS THE MIRROR ARM TO PIVOT LEFT OR RIGHT, POSSIBLY SWINGING FAR TO THE RIGHT PAST THE BUS PERIMETER AND INJURING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 99V-308 · Nov 2, 1999 · 38 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 98V-328 · Dec 22, 1998 · 11 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Collins.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Bantam year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bantam median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Bantam owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. ONCE AGAIN CONSUMER WAS IN MOTION AND THE RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. BOTH OF THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR MARATHON RADIALS. CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW CARLYLE TIRES AND SHORTLY AFTER THE LEFT TIRE BLEW UP. CONSUMER FEELS THE TIRES RECOMMENDED…
Complaint 568006 · Oct 28, 2002

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