2008 Collins De516wr problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 Collins De516wr — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2008 compare to other De516wr years?

De516wr NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2008 Collins De516wr have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V600000OtherSeptember 26, 2014 · 2,332 units

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.

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.

Remedy

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.

2008 Collins De516wr — common questions

Is the 2008 Collins De516wr reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Collins De516wr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Collins De516wr. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2008 compare to other De516wr years?

Does the 2008 Collins De516wr have recalls?

2008 Collins De516wr — common questions

Is the 2008 Collins De516wr reliable?

Does the 2008 Collins De516wr have recalls?

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