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2005 Collins Bantam recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Collins Bantam. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2005 Collins Bantam recalls, newest first

May 23, 2011NHTSA 11V293000702 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
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."
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 14, 2008NHTSA 08V018000296 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary
Certain my 2005 and 2006 collins bantam, grand bantam, super bantam, and omni school buses manufactured between November 2005 and June 2006, for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies", and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the web of the belt rubs up against the retractor's metal sleeve causing friction and abrasion, and over time, may fray the belt.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained possibly resulting in injury.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners and replace the seat belt free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2008. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 2006NHTSA 06V19300023 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Certain 2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses manufactured between June 10 and September 28, 2005, equipped with ricon model S20005 wheelchair lifts. The platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.
Consequence
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle. This may result in injury or death.
Remedy
Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06E008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 29, 2005NHTSA 05V440000150 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Certain 2005 collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses and super omni buses built between August 1 and September 15, 2005. The fasteners securing the seats and the barriers to the wall track may be inadequately tightened which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages and FMVSS no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injuries.
Remedy
Collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 620-662-9000 or 800-533-1850 X430.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 2005NHTSA 05V345000687 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary
Certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with "5" series stop arms. These school buses were originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Collins will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, collins is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, collins will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, collins will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The safety improvement campaign began October 12, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 800-448-7825 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 2005NHTSA 05V3430001,345 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary
Certain 2002-2005 my collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses equipped with specialty mfg "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Collins bus will notify its customers and the original switch will be replaced free of charge with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2005. Customers may contact collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 2, 2005NHTSA 05V192000272 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between April 22, 2002, and April 27, 2005. These buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. These seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. Because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. A second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.
Remedy
Collins will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2005. Owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 21, 2005NHTSA 05V011000108 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Certain 2002 thru 2005 collins bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between September 18, 2002, and January 17, 2005. The protective rubber parts that cover the fuel lines to prevent contact with metal edges may be missing.
Consequence
The fuel lines may be cut resulting in fuel spillage and in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Customers will be notified to take their buses to an authorized dealer for free repair. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines and install the protective rubber covering should it be missing. If the fuel lines are damaged, dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Collins Bantam were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Collins Bantam have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, seat belts, equipment adaptive/mobility, other, fuel system, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Collins Bantam recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Collins dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Collins Bantam?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.