Body: roof and pillarsRecall 05V-359 · Collins vehicles
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall 05V-359 covers 201 Collins vehicles for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2004 to November 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.