2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM RECALL - #06V193000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CERTAIN 2005 BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND GRAND BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 10 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S20005 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE PLATFORM LIFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE WELD WHICH WILL ALLOW A JOINT ON THE VERTICAL LIFT TO CRACK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM |
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| Manufacturer |
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/12/2005 - 7/1/2005 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/2006 |
| Influenced by |
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/22/2006 |
| # Affected |
23 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 2005 BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND GRAND BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 10 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S20005 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE PLATFORM LIFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE WELD WHICH WILL ALLOW A JOINT ON THE VERTICAL LIFT TO CRACK. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPT. AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-533-1850. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
| See also |
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEATS
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM Recall for SEATS
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