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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins Bantam (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Collins Grand Bantam (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Collins MID Bus Grand Guide (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Collins MID Bus Guide (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Collins MID Bus Super Guide (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Collins Super Bantam (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Collins been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Collins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.