Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V498000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V498000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 8 affected units, FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK/INTERMOTIVE, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Collins is recalling 8 my 2007 bantam, super bantam, or grand bantam school buses equipped with module lock601-gd wheelchair lift interlock module manufactured by intermotive, inc. if the vehicle's battery voltage drops to 7.5 volts, the module may go into fault mode and may not lock the shifter in park when the lift door is opened which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Corrective Action
Collins will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2008. owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 430.