Vehicle recall 08V587000 · November 12, 2008
Collins Grand Bantam and Super Bantam
These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Collins bus is recalling 868 my 2005 through 2007 grand bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between April 5, 2005 and January 17, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Consequence
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Collins bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
- Notes
- Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V587000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 12, 2008
- Filed by
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 868
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins Grand Bantam (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Collins Super Bantam (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your Collins been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Collins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.