2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall - Campaign #08V587000

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2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM RECALL - #08V587000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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Vehicle 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Manufacturer COLLINS BUS CORPORATION Manufactured between 4/1/2005 - 1/17/2007 Recalled on 11/12/2008 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 12/23/2008 # Affected 868 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Description 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. Consequences THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. Corrective action 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. 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. See also 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for SEATS 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY