NHTSA Recall 08V587000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V587000; Date: Nov. 12, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Collins Grand Bantam; 2006 Collins Grand Bantam; 2007 Collins Grand Bantam; 2005 Collins Super Bantam; 2006 Collins Super Bantam; 2007 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 868
Recall Summary:
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles. " the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How to Fix:
Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 2008
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