Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V291000 Reported June 29, 2010

Seat cushion retention locking mechanism

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V291000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
12
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 29, 2010

Defect Summary

Collins is recalling certain model year 2010 grand bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 5, 2009 through january 4, 2010 and built with certain lap shoulder belt seats manufactured by immi. the seat cushion locking mechanisms were misaligned during vehicle assembly. this fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Corrective Action

Allthe buses have been repaired, therefore an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.

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 10V291000 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 10V291000

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

What is recall 10V291000?

NHTSA recall 10V291000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on June 29, 2010. It addresses: Seat cushion retention locking mechanism. The recall affects approximately 12 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 10V291000 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.