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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V259📅 Jun 8, 2012

2008, 2010 Collins Grand Bantam & 2008, 2010 Collins MID BUS Grand Guide + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Collins 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.

💥 The risk

A 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’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V259000
Manufacturer
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
238
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-488-0359
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 22, 2012
Built
Feb 21, 2008 – Sep 21, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V259 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V259?

2008, 2010 Collins Grand Bantam & 2008, 2010 Collins MID BUS Grand Guide + 2 more. 238 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Collins dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-488-0359.