2005 COLLINS SUPER 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEATS
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