2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide Recalls

All 2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 23rd, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V469000
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: April 28th, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: December 4th, 2013

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

October 23rd, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V469000
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: April 28th, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: December 4th, 2013

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

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