Collins Bantam (2009) – 13V469000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

COLLINS

Model Of Vehicle

BANTAM

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

13V469000

Component Description

Electrical System

Effect Of Defect

High Resistance May Cause The Board To Overheat, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Collins Bus Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20090901

End Of Manufacture

20100428

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

251

Date Owners Notified

20131204

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Collins Bus Corporation

Date Report Received

20130925

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard