Collins Bus Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Collins Bus Corporation in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 4, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COLLINS BUS/OVERWEIGHT CONDITION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 96" WIDE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS (G VAN CUTAWAY MODEL 3500). THESE BUSES WERE BUILT ON 10,000 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) CHASSIS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT ON 12,000 LB. GVWR CHASSIS. THE BUSES HAVE MORE DESIGNATED SEAT SPACES THAN THE GVWR IS PREPARED TO SUPPORT.

NHTSA ID: 97V195000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 8

Consequence Summary:

OPERATION OF THESE BUSES AS DELIVERED WILL CAUSE AN OVERWEIGHT CONDITION.

Corrective Action:

CHEVROLET DEALERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COLLINS BUS, WILL REPLACE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ON THESE BUSES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 2, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COLLINS/FMVSS 222

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39" SCHOOL BUS SEATS. THE SEATS IN THESE BUSES HAVE FRAME MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

NHTSA ID: 97V168000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 86

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

A GUSSET WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME. IN ADDITION, A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRONT OF THE SEAT LEG.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 18, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COLLINS BUS/WHEELWELL-TIRE CLEARANCE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A 9,500 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATIO GMT-600 CHEVY CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH AN EXTERIOR WIDTH OF 80 INCHES. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEELWELL AND THE REAR TIRE ALLOWING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR TIRE TO RUB ON THE STEEL WHEELWELL.

NHTSA ID: 97V130000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 14

Consequence Summary:

THE TIRE RUBBING CAN CAUSE A PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE WHEELWELL TO PREVENT THE TIRE FROM RUBBING. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED SO THE BUS OWNERS CAN REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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