Vehicle recall 05V192000 · May 2, 2005
Collins Bantam, Grand Bantam and 1 more model
Certain collins my 2002-2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam model school buses manufactured between April 22, 2002, and April 27, 2005.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2005
- Filed by
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 29, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 272
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins Bantam (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Collins Grand Bantam (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Collins Super Bantam (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
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.
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.