How many recalls does the 1999 Collins Bantam have?

The 1999 Collins Bantam has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Collins Bantam has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Collins Bantam?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1999 Collins Bantam Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Collins Bantam has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 335 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 00V191000 2000-07-13 286 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD OR CHEVROLET CUTAWAY VAN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH THE ROSCO "EURO-STYLE" OVERHANGING RIGHT HAND REARVIEW MIRROR. THESE MIRRORS HAVE AN INADEQUATE STRENGTH ATTACHMENT AT THE MIRROR BRACE MOUNTING POINT AND COULD PULL LOOSE DURING HIGH WINDS (FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC) OR…

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE MIRROR BRACE ATTACHMENT ALLOWS THE MIRROR ARM TO PIVOT LEFT OR RIGHT, POSSIBLY SWINGING FAR TO THE RIGHT PAST THE BUS PERIMETER AND INJURING PEDESTRIANS NEARBY. THIS COULD ALSO RESULT IN A LOSS OF VISIBILITY SURROUNDING THE BUS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MIRROR BRACE MOUNTING POINT FROM THE FRONT CAP OF THE BUS BODY TO THE ROOF SKIN OF THE BUS CAB, PROVIDING SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED STRENGTH. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DESCRIPTION AND DRAWING OF THE NONCOMPLIANCE, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE, AND WHERE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE…

SEAT BELTS 99V308000 1999-11-02 38 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE-REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL-REAR-WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 3500 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS. CERTAIN BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED SAFETY SEATS WHICH MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

COLLINS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT SEAT LEGS FOR THESE BUSES.

SEATS 98V328000 1998-12-22 11 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE REAR-WHEEL AND DUAL REAR-WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 3500 VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS, EXTERIOR BODY WIDTH OF 81" OR 94". THE SCHOOL BUS CERTIFIED SAFETY SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAR BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT LEGS MAY HAVE INCOMPLETE OR…

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATS MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES SPECIFIED, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING SEAT LEGS.

Complaints by component

TIRES

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vin: [xxx]. Date: 10nov04. Vehicle: 1999 jeep wrangler sahara. Problem: when I removed the windshield frame to repair a cracked windshield I discovered that the passenger side windshield frame mounting bracket was not properly mounted/welded/sealed in place like the driver's side one was. The…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2004-11-10

“Consumer was traveling on the freeway when the right tire exploded. Once again consumer was in motion and the right tire exploded. Both of the tires were goodyear marathon radials. Consumer purchased two new carlyle tires and shortly after the left tire blew up. Consumer feels the tires…”

TIRES · reported 2000-09-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Collins Bantam as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.