Vehicle recall 98V118000 · May 27, 1998

1996-1998 Collins Grand Bantam

Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 'super duty' cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 80", gross vehicle weight rating of 11,500 or…

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Summary: Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 'super duty' cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 80", gross vehicle weight rating of 11,500 or 14,050 pounds. These buses may have a modification to the frame rail consisting of a notch in the lower flange of the left-hand frame rail forward of the frame cross member. This modification can affect compliance to FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the frame rail flanges could contact and rupture the fuel tank increasing the risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will need to inspect their buses and if repairs are necessary, will be provided with the repair parts required. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the inspection and repair.
Notes: Owner notification began may 26, 1998.OWNERS who do not receive the instructions and repair parts within a reasonable time should contact collins bus at 1-800-533-1850.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V118000
Reported to NHTSA: May 27, 1998
Filed by: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Owner notification: May 26, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 432
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 98V118000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Collins Grand Bantam (1996-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996

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