Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V318000 Reported August 22, 2003

Collins/wheelchair anchorage pockets

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V318000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain school buses equipped with floor mounted wheelchair anchorage pockets that are used to accommodate and secure wheelchairs, during manufacturing, the reinforcement plate for the pocket may have been placed in the wrong position. this would not allow the screws to be attached through it.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the anchorage may not retain the wheelchair. serious injury to the wheelchair occupant or other vehicle occupants may result.

Corrective Action

Collins will repair the buses by inserting a reinforcement extension plate and redrilling holes into this plate for the wheelchair anchorage screws to pass through. owner notification is began september 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 03V318000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V318000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V318000?

NHTSA recall 03V318000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on August 22, 2003. It addresses: Collins/wheelchair anchorage pockets. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V318000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.