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2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Safety Overview

The 2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
  • Seats

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for COLLINS SUPER BANTAM owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM 14V600000

Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus S...

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

NHTSA Recall 14V600000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/26/2014
2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM 12V259000

COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2010 GRAND BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, MID BUS GRAND G...

A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

NHTSA Recall 12V259000: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/7/2012
2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM 11V502000

COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, AND SUPER BANTAM ...

IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.

NHTSA Recall 11V502000: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/14/2011
2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM 11V293000

COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2011 BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, AND SUPER BANTAM SCHOOL B...

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES.

NHTSA Recall 11V293000: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/23/2011
2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM 10V441000

COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 SUPER BANTAM AND GRAND BANTAM AND MID BUS S...

SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, INCREASING THE RISK THAT A CHILD OR OTHER PEDESTRIAN WITHIN VICINITY OF THE STOPPED BUS COULD BE STRUCK BY A PASSING VEHICLE.

NHTSA Recall 10V441000: SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/28/2010
2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM 10V362000

COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, AND SUPER BANTAM MODEL SCHOOL ...

SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V362000: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/2/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.