Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V600000 Reported September 26, 2014

Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 2,332 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V600000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,332
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 26, 2014

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 14V600000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V600000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V600000?

NHTSA recall 14V600000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on September 26, 2014. It addresses: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking. The recall affects approximately 2,332 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 14V600000 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.