Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10V441000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V441000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 210 affected units, LED SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V441000
Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation
Report Received Date: 2010-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Led school bus stop arm lights inoperative
Component: Other
Potentially Affected Units: 210

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-47vc_btud.xuh3
NHTSA ID: 10V441000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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