Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V293000 Reported May 23, 2011

Leg protection zone noncompliance

Q: What is recall 11V293000?

NHTSA recall 11V293000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on May 23, 2011. It addresses: Leg protection zone noncompliance. The recall affects approximately 702 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 702 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V293000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Collins Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

702

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 23, 2011

Defect Summary

Collins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2011. owners may contact collins bus at 1-800-533-1850.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 11V293000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V293000

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

What is recall 11V293000?

NHTSA recall 11V293000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on May 23, 2011. It addresses: Leg protection zone noncompliance. The recall affects approximately 702 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 11V293000 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.