Dec 16 2008
Auto Recalls: Collins, Bantam, 2007
Build Dates : February 01, 2007 - May 31, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V498000
Date Owner’s Notified:
Date Received by ODI: 20080926
Date Added to Databse: 20080930
Manufacturer’s Involved: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8
Summary:
Collins is recalling 8 my 2007 Bantam, Super bantam, or Grand bantam school buses equipped with module lock601-gd wheelchair lift interlock module manufactured by intermotive, inc. if the vehicle’s battery voltage drops to 7.5 volts, the module may go into fault mode and may not lock the shifter in park when the lift door is opened which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, “platform lift systems for motor vehicles.”
Consequence:
The vehicle may be moved with the lift deployed and could result in injury to the lift occupant.
Remedy:
Collins will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The Collins recall is expected to begin on or about october 17, 2008.