Defect Description For Recall
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2014 Collins And Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, De416Wr, Dh416Wr, And De516Wr School Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To June 16, 2014, And Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation After January 1, 2006. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
DE416WR
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
14V600000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Collins Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Supplemental Platform Support Bumper Kit. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Began On December 15, 2014. Owners May Contact Collins Customer Service At 1-800-533-1850 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20140616
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2332
Date Owners Notified
20141208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20140926