- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses built on ford or chevrolet cutaway van chassis equipped with the rosco "euro-style" overhanging right hand rearview mirror. These mirrors have an inadequate strength attachment at the mirror brace mounting point and could pull loose during high winds (from oncoming traffic) or severe vibration. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "Rearview mirrors."
- The risk
- Failure of the mirror brace attachment allows the mirror arm to pivot left or right, possibly swinging far to the right past the bus perimeter and injuring pedestrians nearby. This could also result in a loss of visibility surrounding the bus.
- The fix
- Dealers will relocate the mirror brace mounting point from the front cap of the bus body to the roof skin of the bus cab, providing significantly increased strength. Owners will be provided with a description and drawing of the noncompliance, a brief description of the repair procedure, and where to take the vehicle to have it repaired.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Collins Bantam Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Collins Bantam with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2000 for the exterior. For comparison, the 1998 has 1 and the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Bantam year, for its age
#337 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Collins Bantam problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Collins Bantam recalls 3
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel school buses built on chevrolet 3500 van cutaway chassis. Certain buses are equipped with school bus certified safety seats which may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Collins will provide replacement seat legs for these buses.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seats may not withstand the forces specified, possibly causing injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the noncomplying seat legs.
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2 complaints about the 1999 Collins Bantam
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Vin: [[redacted]]. Date: 10nov04. Vehicle: 1999 jeep wrangler sahara. Problem: when I removed the windshield frame to repair a cracked windshield I discovered that the passenger side windshield frame mounting bracket was not properly mounted/welded/sealed in place like the driver's side one was. The bracket fell back inside the windshield frame and is now irreparable. I called chrysler twice to complain and remedy the situation at 800-992-1997, but both kathy and robert refused to help me then hung up on me, when I asked to speak to a supervisor. *Jb updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Consumer was traveling on the freeway when the right tire exploded. Once again consumer was in motion and the right tire exploded. Both of the tires were goodyear marathon radials. Consumer purchased two new carlyle tires and shortly after the left tire blew up. Consumer feels the tires recommended for this vehicle, are not capable of holding the weight. Consumer requests assistance to determine a workable solution to this problem. *Jg
Collins Bantam: every year compared
All Bantam yearsQuestions about the 1999 Collins Bantam
Does the 1999 Collins Bantam have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Collins Bantam: exterior (July 2000); anchorage (November 1999); seats (December 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Collins Bantam?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Collins Bantam had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 28, 2002 and the latest on November 11, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Collins Bantam a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 12 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1999 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