NHTSA Recall 13V469000
Filed by Collins Bus Corporation. Component: Equipment. Reported 2013-09-25. An estimated 251 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Bantam, Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Guide, Super Guide, and Grand Guide school buses manufactured September 2009 through April 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
Risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the circuit board free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2013. Owners may contact Collins at 1-800-533-1850.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2009 Collins Bantam
- 2010 Collins Bantam
- 2009 Collins Grand Bantam
- 2010 Collins Grand Bantam
- 2009 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide
- 2010 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide
- 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide
- 2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide
- 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide
- 2010 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide
- 2009 Collins Super Bantam
- 2010 Collins Super Bantam