Recall 08V588000: 2005–2007 Collins Grand Bantam

Report received

Nov 12, 2008

Manufacturer

Collins bus corporation

Potentially affected

868vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Collins bus is recalling 868 my 2005 through 2007 grand bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between april 5, 2005 and january 17, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Possible consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
• 2006 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints
• 2007 Collins Grand Bantam0 complaints