Collins Recalls 2009-2010 School Buses Due to Fire Risk
Collins is recalling 251 school buses from 2009-2010 because voltage spikes may damage electrical components, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle defect that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports or structural/electrical defects posing fire risks.
Plain-English summary
Collins Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Bantam, Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Guide, Super Guide, and Grand Guide school buses. The recall affects 251 vehicles manufactured between September 2009 and April 2010 that are equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators.
The defect involves voltage spikes that may damage electrical components and circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance. This high resistance may cause the board to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- COLLINS SUPER BANTAM, BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, MID BUS GRAND GUIDE
- Brand
- COLLINS
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 251
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- SUPER BANTAM
- BANTAM
- GRAND BANTAM
- MID BUS GRAND GUIDE
- MID BUS SUPER GUIDE
- MID BUS GUIDE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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