2010 COLLINS MID BUS GRAND GUIDE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
12V259000 on 06/07/2012
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
02/20/2008 - 09/20/2010
Affected:
238
Defect:
Collins is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 grand bantam, super bantam, mid bus grand guide, and mid bus super guide school buses manufactured from february 21, 2008, through september 21, 2010, equipped with braun century-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence:
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Correction:
Collins will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on june 22, 2012. owners may contact the braun customer experience group at 1-800-488-0359 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
13V469000 on 10/22/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
08/31/2009 - 04/27/2010
Affected:
251
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
13V469000 on 10/22/2013
Component:
Equipment:electrical
Manufactured:
08/31/2009 - 04/27/2010
Affected:
251
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
14V600000 on 09/25/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 06/15/2014
Affected:
2,332
Defect:
Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 collins and mid bus super bantam, grand bantam, super guide, grand guide, de416wr, dh416wr, and de516wr school buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to june 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Correction:
Collins will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental platform support bumper kit. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the began on december 15, 2014. owners may contact collins customer service at 1-800-533-1850 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.

2010 COLLINS MID BUS GRAND GUIDE TSB

Bulletin:
SB-24-14
Component:
092200 fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Collins bus: the fuel fill hose has a seat mounting plate, with sharp cut edge, rubbing against it, causing it (fuel hose) to become weakening over time. *pe

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