Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10V049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V049000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 112 affected units, BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL SEPARATOR MODULE, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V049000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2010-02-18T00:00:00

Subject: Brake and turn signal separator module

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 112

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V049000

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