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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V049📅 Feb 18, 2010

2009 Collins Bantam & 2009 Collins Grand Bantam + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Collins is recalling certain model year 2009 Bantam, Super Bantam, and Grand Bantam school buses manufactured between april 1 and october 1, 2009, built on ford cutaway chassis. The brake-turn separator module which is used to control the brake lights and turn signals lights in the rear may not always distinguish correctly between a brake signal input and a turn signal input from the ford chassis oem wiring. For typical brake and turn signal operation, the stop/tail/turn lights at the rear of the bus will function properly. However, if the brakes are pumped/applied in a frequency matching that of the blinking turn signal while the turn indicator is on, there is the potential that the brake signal through the module may cancel out the turn signal temporarily or cause it to flash intermittently.

💥 The risk

This CAN cause confusion to vehicles behind the bus as to whether the bus is turning or stopping increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Collins will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake-turn signal separator module, if the bus is equipped with one, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2010. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V049000
Manufacturer
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
112
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Owner phone
1-800-533-1850
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 2, 2010
Built
Apr 1, 2009 – Oct 1, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V049 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V049?

2009 Collins Bantam & 2009 Collins Grand Bantam + 1 more. 112 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Collins dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-533-1850.