Does the 2006 Collins Bantam have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seats, seat belts. 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 2006 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 2006 Collins Bantam?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2006 Collins Bantam recalls

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

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

For the 2006 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.

Has your Collins been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Collins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2006 Collins Bantam recalls, newest first

October 14, 2011NHTSA 11V50200011 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: Collins is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from August 23, 2006, through February 1, 2008, equipped with carrier genv EM-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 11, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11E-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or collins at 1- 1-620-662-9000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Collins Bantam were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 Collins Bantam have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seats, seat belts. 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 2006 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 2006 Collins Bantam?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.