2010 Collins Super Bantam Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported September 26, 2014 · 2,332 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V600000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported September 25, 2013 · 251 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Bantam, Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Guide, Super Guide, and Grand Guide school buses manufactured September 2009 through April 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Risk: High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the circuit board free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2013. Owners may contact Collins at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

Recall number 13V469000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported June 7, 2012 · 238 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from february 21, 2008, through september 21, 2010, equipped with braun century-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: 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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on june 22, 2012. Owners may contact the braun customer experience group at 1‑800‑488‑0359 or collins bus customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850 ext. 424.

Recall number 12V259000 · Recall details

SeatsReported May 23, 2011 · 702 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Collins is recalling certain model year 2002-2011 bantam, grand bantam, and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 2002 through may 20, 2011, for failing to conform to the leg protection zone impact requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222 "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants may not be adequately protected and may sustain injuries.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners and dealers will install additional foam padding under the upholstery free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact collins bus at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

Recall number 11V293000 · Recall details

SeatsReported June 29, 2010 · 12 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Collins is recalling certain model year 2010 grand bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured from october 5, 2009 through january 4, 2010 and built with certain lap shoulder belt seats manufactured by immi. The seat cushion locking mechanisms were misaligned during vehicle assembly. This fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat cushion could detach from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy: Allthe buses have been repaired, therefore an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.

Recall number 10V291000 · Recall details

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