NHTSA Recall 12V259000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V259000; Date: Jun. 7, 2012
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Collins Grand Bantam; 2010 Collins Grand Bantam; 2008 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide; 2010 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide; 2008 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2010 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide; 2008 Collins Super Bantam; 2010 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 238
Recall Summary:
Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from February 21, 2008, through September 21, 2010, equipped with braun century-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
How to Fix:
Collins will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on June 22, 2012. Owners may contact the braun customer experience group at 1-800-488-0359 or collins bus customer 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: Jun 22, 2012
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