Defect Description For Recall
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2016 Collins And Mid Bus De416Wr, Dh416Wr, And Dh516Wr School Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To February 4, 2016, And Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts By Ricon. The Affected Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
DE416WR
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V732000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Move Out Of Position, The Stowed Platform May Have Excessive Movement Resulting In Failure Of The Platform Mounting. This Failure Could Cause The Wheel Chair Lift Platform To Fall Out Of The Vehicle When The Doors Are Opened, Increasing The Risk Of Injury For The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Collins Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Link Arms For Damage Or For Displaced Bearings. The Platform Will Be Inspected For Cracks. Any Damaged Parts Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 21, 2015. Owners May Contact Collins Customer Service At 1-800-533-1850, Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884. Note: These Buses And Wheelchair Lifts Were Subject To A Similar Recall In 2014. All Vehicles That Received That Recall Remedy Are Still Affected By This Recall As Well.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20160204
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2980
Date Owners Notified
20151221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20151105