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2006-2014 Collins DE416WR, Collins DE516WR and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on September 26, 2014. It covers about 2,332 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,332
reported
Sep 26, 2014
owners notified
Dec 8, 2014

Equipment adaptive/mobility

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V600000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2014 Collins DE416WR, Collins DE516WR and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 14V600000, reported on September 26, 2014, covers about 2,332 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V600000?

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?

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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