Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide 2008-2010

Model Mid Bus Grand Guide made by Collins got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, structure.

Car model


Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12V259000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 02/21/2008 to 09/21/2010V (Vehicle)238ODICOLLINS BUS CORPORATION06/07/201206/08/2012
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from february 21, 2008, through september 21, 2010, equipped with braun century-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence SummaryA wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 22, 2012. owners may contact the braun customer experience group at 1-800-488-0359 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V472000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 02/14/2008 to 10/19/2009V (Vehicle)6312/17/2009OVSCCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION12/11/200912/11/2009
Defect SummaryCollins 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 SummaryShould the lift begin to stow while it is in use, serious injury or death could occur to the lift user.
Corrective SummaryCollins 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STRUCTURE - BODY
09V083000COLLINS BUS CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/2008 to 01/01/2009V (Vehicle)274103/19/2009MFRCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION03/06/200903/12/2009
Defect SummaryCollins is recalling 2,741 my 2008 school buses manufactured between january 1, 2008 and january 1, 2009. the bolts used to mount the body to the chassis frame rail may have been improperly installed which could lead to failure of the bolts.
Consequence SummaryFailure of these bolts will result in inadequate connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. in the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryCollins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on march 19, 2009. owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .