Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V328000 Reported December 22, 1998

Collins bus/fmvss 210

Q: What is recall 98V328000?

NHTSA recall 98V328000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on December 22, 1998. It addresses: Collins bus/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V328000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Collins Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 22, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: single rear-wheel and dual rear-wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 van cutaway chassis, exterior body width of 81" or 94". the school bus certified safety seats do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "sear belt assembly anchorages." the seat legs may have incomplete or missing welds.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seats may not withstand the forces specified, possibly causing injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the noncomplying seat legs.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 98V328000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V328000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V328000?

NHTSA recall 98V328000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on December 22, 1998. It addresses: Collins bus/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V328000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.