Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V440000 Reported September 29, 2005

Fmvss 210 and 222 - seat fasteners

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V440000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
150
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 29, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain 2005 collins bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses and super omni buses built between august 1 and september 15, 2005. the fasteners securing the seats and the barriers to the wall track may be inadequately tightened which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages and fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupants may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting in serious injuries.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify the bus owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on september 23, 2005. owners may contact collins at 620-662-9000 or 800-533-1850 x430.

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 05V440000 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 05V440000

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

What is recall 05V440000?

NHTSA recall 05V440000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on September 29, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 210 and 222 - seat fasteners. The recall affects approximately 150 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 05V440000 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.