NHTSA Recall 09V472000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 63 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Collins Grand Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V472000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | December 11, 2009 |
| Owner notification | December 17, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from february 14 to october 19, 2009, equipped with a braun ncl917ib-2 century wheelchair lift. The toe stop inner barrier and platform may not be adjusted correctly possibly allowing the unit to be moved to the stow position. These wheelchair lefts fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Safety risk
Should the lift begin to stow while it is in use, serious injury or death could occur to the lift user.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners and braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2009. Owners may contact collins bus service at 1-800-533-1850 ext 424.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V472000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2008, 2009 |
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.