Defect Description For Recall
Collins Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 And 2009 Super Bantam And Grand Bantam And Mid Bus Super Guide And Grand Guide School Buses Built On Ford And Chevrolet Platforms From March 31, 2008 Through July 31, 2009, Equipped With Specialty Manufacturing, Inc. (Smi) 000290 Led Light Kits. A Change To The Wire Used In The Led Light Kits May Reduce The EffeCTIve Life Of The Lights Used On The Stop Arms. The Lights May Stop FunCTIoning Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
SUPER GUIDE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V441000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Led Lights Stop FunCTIoning, Visibility Of A Stopped Bus Would Be Decreased, Increasing The Risk That A Child Or Other Pedestrian Within Vicinity Of The Stopped Bus Could Be Struck By A Passing Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Collins Will Notify Owners And Light Kits Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On December 17, 2010. Owners May Contact Collins Toll-Free At 1-800-533-1850.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20080331
End Of Manufacture
20090731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
210
Date Owners Notified
20101217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20100928