Recall 14V-600: 2006–2014 Collins DE416WR, 2006–2014 Collins DE516WR and 5 more
Collins Bus Corporation recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Sep 26, 2014, covering about 2,332 vehicles.
The problem
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, DE416WR, DH416WR, and DE516WR school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to June 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk
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.
The fix
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental platform support bumper kit. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Collins Bus Corporation |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V600000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Collins DE416WR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Collins DE516WR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Collins DH416WR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Collins MID Bus Grand Guide | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Collins MID Bus Super Guide | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | 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 14V-600?
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, DE416WR, DH416WR, and DE516WR school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to June 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
How is recall 14V-600 fixed?
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental platform support bumper kit. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.