Collins Recall 13V469000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 13V469000 · announced September 25, 2013 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 251 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.