COLLINS 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS
Brand
COLLINS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2016 COLLINS SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility issues. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasin.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins Bus) is recalling certain 2012-2018 School Buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Collins Bus will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 2018. Owners may contact Collins Bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 extension 424 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026