Vehicle recall 90V199000 · December 6, 1990
Collins Civitran and Super Bantam
Auxiliary turn signal wire installed on the brake switch at the pedal interferes with the anti-lock brake circuit electrical system; this inhibits function of the anti-lock brakes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Auxiliary turn signal wire installed on the brake switch at the pedal interferes with the anti-lock brake circuit electrical system; this inhibits function of the anti-lock brakes.
- Consequence
- The anti-lock brakes would not function in a sudden stop.
- Remedy
- Remove auxiliary turn signal wire from brake pedal switch and install in different location of electrical circuit.
- Notes
- System: electrical circuit for anti-lock brake system.vehicle description: school buses and transit buses built on Ford E-350-9500CHASSIS.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V199000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 1990
- Filed by
- COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- January 14, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 750
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Collins Civitran (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Collins Super Bantam (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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