Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V267000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V267000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 107 affected units, COLLINS/FLOOR MOUNTED TRACKS, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: l school buses equipped with a floor-mounted track used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs. the floor-mounted track bolts, used to secure this track to the floor, are too long and protrude through the wheel well. it is possible that the protruding bolts will puncture the rear tires if the tires should be pushed up into their full jounce position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the long track bolts with shorter bolts that will sit flush with the retaining nuts. owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V267000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-08-22T00:00:00

Subject: Collins/floor mounted tracks

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 107

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: l school buses equipped with a floor-mounted track used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs. the floor-mounted track bolts, used to secure this track to the floor, are too long and protrude through the wheel well. it is possible that the protruding bolts will puncture the rear tires if the tires should be pushed up into their full jounce position.

Consequence Summary: The rear tires could be punctured without warning possibly resulting in a loss of steering control and a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the long track bolts with shorter bolts that will sit flush with the retaining nuts. owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V267000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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