NHTSA Recall 08V498000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Collins Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V498000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 17, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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 recall began on october 17, 2008. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 430.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V498000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.