NHTSA Recall 09V472000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V472000; Date: Dec. 11, 2009
Should the lift begin to stow while it is in use, serious injury or death could occur to the lift user.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Collins Grand Bantam; 2009 Collins Grand Bantam; 2008 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide; 2009 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide; 2008 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2008 Collins Super Bantam; 2009 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 63
Recall Summary:
Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from February 14 to October 19, 2009, equipped with a braun ncl917ib-2 century wheelchair lift. The toe stop inner barrier and platform may not be adjusted correctly possibly allowing the unit to be moved to the stow position. These wheelchair lefts fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles. "
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners and braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on December 17, 2009. Owners may contact collins bus service at 1-800-533-1850 ext 424.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 17, 2009
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