Collins Bus Corporation bolts used to mount the body to the chassis frame rail may have been improperly installed which could lead to failure of the bolts.
The short version
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported a problem with the structure body. Here is what owners need to know.
COLLINS IS RECALLING 2,741 MY 2008 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND JANUARY 1, 2009. THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BODY TO THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS.
FAILURE OF THESE BOLTS WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE 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.
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-083.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 09V-083 |
What changed
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