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2008-2009 Collins Grand Bantam, Collins Super Bantam and others recall: school bus stop arm assembly

Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on September 28, 2010. It covers about 210 vehicles.

vehicles affected
210
reported
Sep 28, 2010
owners notified
Dec 17, 2010

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 10V441000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V441000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Collins Grand Bantam, Collins Super Bantam and others school bus stop arm assembly?

Yes. Recall 10V441000, reported on September 28, 2010, covers about 210 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V441000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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