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Collins Bantam Recall 13V469: Electrical System; Equipment:Electrical

NHTSA campaign 13V469, reported September 25, 2013, 251 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V469Collins Bus Corporation
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Collins Bantam20092010
Collins Grand Bantam20092010
Collins MID Bus Grand Guide20092010
Collins MID Bus Guide20092010
Collins MID Bus Super Guide20092010
Collins Super Bantam20092010