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Collins 2002–2005 Fuel System, Other recall

Recalled January 21, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V011000 · Collins

Hazard
THE FUEL LINES MAY BE CUT RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FREE REPAIR. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER COVERING SHOULD IT BE MISSING. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS AT 1-800-533-1850.
Units
108 units

Description

CERTAIN 2002 THRU 2005 COLLINS BANTAM AND SUPER BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18, 2002, AND JANUARY 17, 2005. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER PARTS THAT COVER THE FUEL LINES TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH METAL EDGES MAY BE MISSING.

What to do

CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FREE REPAIR. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER COVERING SHOULD IT BE MISSING. IF THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS AT 1-800-533-1850.

Product
Collins BANTAM · Collins SUPER BANTAM
Manufacturer(s)
Collins Bus Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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