Wheelchair lifts can stow unintentionally
Defect 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."
Safety Consequence
Should the lift begin to stow while it is in use, serious injury or death could occur to the lift user.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 09V472000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V472000?
NHTSA recall 09V472000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on December 11, 2009. It addresses: Wheelchair lifts can stow unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V472000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.