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2005-2007 Collins Grand Bantam and Collins Super Bantam recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on November 12, 2008. It covers about 868 vehicles.

vehicles affected
868
reported
Nov 12, 2008
owners notified
Dec 23, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 08V588000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V588000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Collins Grand Bantam and Collins Super Bantam equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V588000, reported on November 12, 2008, covers about 868 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V588000?

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?

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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