NHTSA recall campaign
99V308000
ManufacturerCOLLINS BUS CORPORATIONReported1999-11-02Affected38 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE-REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL-REAR-WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 3500 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS. CERTAIN BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED SAFETY SEATS WHICH MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
COLLINS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT SEAT LEGS FOR THESE BUSES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →