Collins Labels Recall 98V061000 (225 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: dual rear wheel school buses built on ford e-350 cutaway chassis. The wrong front and rear axle weight ratings are listed on the certification label.

The risk

Owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.

The fix

Owners will be provided with a decal to be placed on the current certification plate showing the correct weight limits for the axles.

Contacts

Owner notification began march 2, 1998. Owners who do not receive the decal within a reasonable time should contact collins bus at 1-800-533-1850. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Collins dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V061000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Collins Grand Bantam	0	3	D
1998 Collins Grand Bantam	1	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Collins Grand Bantam

1998 Collins Grand Bantam

Questions

Is the 98V061000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. COLLINS BUS CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 98V061000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 98V061000 announced?

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 19, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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