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2009 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM
(4 Recalls Found)

Other Recall Years for COLLINS SUPER BANTAM: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1999 1991 1990

Other Recall Models for COLLINS: AMBULANCE, BANTAM, CGB, CGO, CIVITRAN, COLLINS, CSB, DIPLOMAT, FGB, FGC, GRAND BANTAM, MID BUS GRAND GUIDE, MID BUS GUIDE, MID BUS SUPER GUIDE, OMNI, SCHOOL BUS, SUPER OMNI, TYPE II, TYPE III, WORLD TRANS COMMUTER, WORLD TRANS GRAND COMMUTR,

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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V472000

Defect Summary:	COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 GRAND BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, MID BUS GRAND GUIDE, AND MID BUS SUPER GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14 TO OCTOBER 19, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH A BRAUN NCL917IB-2 CENTURY WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THE TOE STOP INNER BARRIER AND PLATFORM MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED CORRECTLY POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE UNIT TO BE MOVED TO THE STOW POSITION. THESE WHEELCHAIR LEFTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."
Consequence Summary:	SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW WHILE IT IS IN USE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR TO THE LIFT USER.
Corrective Summary:	COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS BUS SERVICE AT 1-800-533-1850 EXT 424.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:	20080214
End Date of Manufacturing:	20091019
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:	V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:	63
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:	20091217
Recall Initiator:	OVSC
Manufacturer that Filed Report:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Report Received Date:	20091211
Record Creation Date:	20091211
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:	82314

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V049000

Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CAN CAUSE CONFUSION TO VEHICLES BEHIND THE BUS AS TO WHETHER THE BUS IS TURNING OR STOPPING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	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.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:	20090401
End Date of Manufacturing:	20091001
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:	V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:	112
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:	20100302
Recall Initiator:	MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Report Received Date:	20100218
Record Creation Date:	20100218
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:	48821

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V049000

Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CAN CAUSE CONFUSION TO VEHICLES BEHIND THE BUS AS TO WHETHER THE BUS IS TURNING OR STOPPING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	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.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:	20090401
End Date of Manufacturing:	20091001
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:	V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:	112
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:	20100302
Recall Initiator:	MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Report Received Date:	20100218
Record Creation Date:	20100218
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:	48820

STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V068000

Defect Summary:	COLLINS IS RECALLING 559 MY 2007 THROUGH 2009 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2006 TO OCTOBER 1, 2009. THESE BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE ABSENCE OF TWO BODY MOUNT BOLTS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE IN 2 OF THE BODY/CHASSIS MOUNTING LOCATIONS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence Summary:	IF ANY OF THE BODY MOUNT BOLTS ARE MISSING THIS CONDITION WOULD NOT PROVIDE A STABLE CONNECTION OF THE BUS BODY TO THE BUS CHASSIS. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Summary:	COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:	20061103
End Date of Manufacturing:	20090101
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:	V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:	559
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:	20090226
Recall Initiator:	MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:	COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Report Received Date:	20090223
Record Creation Date:	20090223
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:	29372

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