Campaign 13V-469

Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance

Defect 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.

Consequence

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 13V469000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 13V-469
Make	Model	Model years
Collins	Bantam	2009 to 2010
Collins	Grand Bantam	2009 to 2010
Collins	MID BUS Grand Guide	2009 to 2010
Collins	MID BUS Guide	2009 to 2010
Collins	MID BUS Super Guide	2009 to 2010
Collins	Super Bantam	2009 to 2010

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.