2005 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on June 1, 2006. It covers about 23 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 23
reported: Jun 1, 2006
owners notified: Jun 22, 2006

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Certain 2005 bantam, super bantam, and grand bantam school buses manufactured between june 10 and september 28, 2005, equipped with ricon model s20005 wheelchair lifts. The platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.
Risk: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle. This may result in injury or death.
Remedy: Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800‑322‑2884 or owners may contact collins bus customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

Recall number 06V193000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V193000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Collins Bantam, Collins Grand Bantam and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 06V193000, reported on June 1, 2006, covers about 23 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V193000?

Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800‑322‑2884 or owners may contact collins bus customer service at 1‑800‑533‑1850.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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