NHTSA Recall 14V600000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,332 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Collins DE416WR.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V600000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 26, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, DE416WR, DH416WR, and DE516WR school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to June 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Safety risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental platform support bumper kit. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V600000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins DE416WR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Collins DE516WR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Collins DH416WR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.