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NHTSA 10V441📅 Sep 29, 2010

2008–2009 Collins Grand Bantam & 2008–2009 Collins Super Bantam + 2 more recall: other

⚠️ What's wrong

Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Super Bantam and Grand Bantam and mid bus Super Guide and Grand Guide school buses built on ford and chevrolet platforms from march 31, 2008 through july 31, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.

💥 The risk

Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, increasing the risk that a child or other pedestrian within vicinity of the stopped bus could be struck by a passing vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Collins will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact collins toll-free at 1-800-533-1850.

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
10V441000
Manufacturer
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
210
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-533-1850
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 17, 2010
Built
Mar 31, 2008 – Jul 31, 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 10V441 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 10V441?

2008–2009 Collins Grand Bantam & 2008–2009 Collins Super Bantam + 2 more. 210 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.