Collins School Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Roll Stop Latch Defect
Collins is recalling certain 2008 and 2010 school buses equipped with Braun Century-2 wheelchair lifts because the roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk to occupants.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential physical injury without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.
Plain-English summary
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 Grand Bantam, Super Bantam, Mid Bus Grand Guide, and Mid Bus Super Guide school buses. These vehicles were manufactured between February 21, 2008, and September 21, 2010, and are equipped with Braun Century-2 wheelchair lifts. The recall involves 238 vehicles.
The defect involves the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, these latches may become bent or misaligned. If the latches are insufficiently secured, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Collins will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- COLLINS SUPER BANTAM, MID BUS SUPER GUIDE, GRAND BANTAM, MID BUS GRAND GUIDE
- Brand
- COLLINS
- Manufacturer
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 238
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- SUPER BANTAM
- MID BUS SUPER GUIDE
- GRAND BANTAM
- MID BUS GRAND GUIDE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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