2006–2014 Collins DE416WR, 2006–2014 Collins DE516WR, 2006–2014 Collins DH416WR and 4 other models Recall: Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack
NHTSA campaign 14V600000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Sep 26, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V600000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.