Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V362000 Reported August 2, 2010

39 inch three passenger seats

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 516 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V362000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
516
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 2, 2010

Defect Summary

Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam model school buses. the 39 inch three passenger seats fail to meet the minimum performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

Seat occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 3, 2011. owners may 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 10V362000 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 10V362000

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

What is recall 10V362000?

NHTSA recall 10V362000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on August 2, 2010. It addresses: 39 inch three passenger seats. The recall affects approximately 516 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 10V362000 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.