Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #09V472000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V472000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 63 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS CAN STOW UNINTENTIONALLY, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from february 14 to october 19, 2009, equipped with a braun ncl917ib-2 century wheelchair lift. the toe stop inner barrier and platform may not be adjusted correctly possibly allowing the unit to be moved to the stow position. these wheelchair lefts fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners and braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on december 17, 2009. owners may contact collins bus service at 1-800-533-1850 ext 424.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V472000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2009-12-11T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts can stow unintentionally

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 63

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from february 14 to october 19, 2009, equipped with a braun ncl917ib-2 century wheelchair lift. the toe stop inner barrier and platform may not be adjusted correctly possibly allowing the unit to be moved to the stow position. these wheelchair lefts fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Consequence Summary: Should the lift begin to stow while it is in use, serious injury or death could occur to the lift user.

Corrective Action: Collins will notify owners and braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on december 17, 2009. owners may contact collins bus service at 1-800-533-1850 ext 424.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V472000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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