Recall 08V-588: 2005–2007 Collins Grand Bantam, 2005–2007 Collins Super Bantam
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 12, 2008, covering about 868 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V588000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-588?
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.
How is recall 08V-588 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.