Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V318000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V318000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 16 affected units, COLLINS/WHEELCHAIR ANCHORAGE POCKETS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. this would not allow the screws to be attached through it.

Corrective Action

Collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. owner notification is began september 3, 2003. 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: 03V318000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-08-22T00:00:00

Subject: Collins/wheelchair anchorage pockets

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 16

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. this would not allow the screws to be attached through it.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the anchorage may not retain the wheelchair. serious injury to the wheelchair occupant or other vehicle occupants may result.

Corrective Action: Collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. owner notification is began september 3, 2003. 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

SID: row-av6a~ryf2~wgqy

NHTSA ID: 03V318000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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