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Vehicle recall 98V293000 · November 9, 1998

Collins World Trans Commuter and World Trans Grand Commutr

Vehicle description: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 "super duty" cutaway chassis.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 "super duty" cutaway chassis. When applying force to a window, the window frame deflected, the latching mechanism failed, and the window opened before the glazing shattered and before reaching the required necessary force. This does not meet with the requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence
Windows may not operate properly in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with repair parts and installation instructions. If an owner desires, collins will repair the vehicles for them.
Notes
Owner notification began November 9, 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins 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
98V293000
Reported to NHTSA
November 9, 1998
Filed by
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Owner notification
November 9, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
67
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Visibility › Windshield
Recall 98V293000 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.

Has your Collins been repaired?

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