- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant of the seat may incur personal injuries.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Collins Bantam Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Collins Bantam have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1997 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Bantam year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Collins Bantam recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Collins Bantam yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Collins Bantam: every year compared
All Bantam yearsQuestions about the 1997 Collins Bantam
Does the 1997 Collins Bantam have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Collins Bantam: seats (October 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Collins Bantam had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Collins Bantam a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Collins Bantam year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Collins Bantam years have the most complaints?
1999 (2), 1998 (1). See every Collins Bantam year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Collins Bantam has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data