NHTSA Recall 12V259000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 238 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Collins Grand Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V259000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | June 7, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
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.
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 12V259000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2008, 2010 |
| Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | 2008, 2010 |
| Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 2008, 2010 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2008, 2010 |
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.