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Vehicle recall 13V469000 · September 25, 2013

Collins Bantam, Grand Bantam and 4 more models

Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V469000
Reported to NHTSA
September 25, 2013
Filed by
Collins Bus Corporation
Owner notification
December 4, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
251
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Electrical; Electrical system
Recall 13V469000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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