CHAMPION BANTAM 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : CHAMPION Model : BANTAM Year : 2009
Build Dates : 2009-09-01 - 2010-04-28
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V469000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-12-04 Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-25 Date Added to Database: 2013-10-23
Manufacturers Involved: Collins Bus Corporation
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 251
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.