NHTSA Recall 13V469000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V469000; Date: Sep. 25, 2013
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 251
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 2013
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