Does the 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Collins dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide recalls, newest first

September 26, 2014NHTSA 14V6000002,332 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 7, 2012NHTSA 12V259000238 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 11, 2009NHTSA 09V47200063 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 6, 2009NHTSA 09V0830002,741 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Collins is recalling 2,741 my 2008 school buses manufactured between January 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009. The bolts used to mount the body to the chassis frame rail may have been improperly installed which could lead to failure of the bolts.
Consequence: Failure of these bolts will result in inadequate connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. In the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2009. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 23, 2009NHTSA 09V068000559 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Collins is recalling 559 my 2007 through 2009 school buses built on Ford E-350 and E-450 chassis from November 3, 2006 to October 1, 2009. These buses may have been produced with the absence of two body mount bolts and associated hardware in 2 of the body/chassis mounting locations immediately behind the rear axle.
Consequence: If any of the body mount bolts are missing this condition would not provide a stable connection of the bus body to the bus chassis. In the event of a vehicle crash, there may be an increased risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Collins will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on February 26, 2009. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Collins dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Collins MID Bus Super Guide?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.