Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V588000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V588000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 868 affected units, ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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 lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Corrective Action

Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V588000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-11-12T00:00:00

Subject: Anti-stow interlock/fmvss 404/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 868

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tpyx~2p6y-39ry

NHTSA ID: 08V588000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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