2009 COLLINS BANTAM Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 COLLINS BANTAM has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems and electrical components based on recall data. No direct owner complaints have been recorded.
The vehicle has 5 recalls affecting various systems including exterior lighting, seating safety, and electrical equipment. These recalls address potential safety risks such as miscommunication of brake and turn signals, inadequate occupant protection in crashes, and electrical fires due to faulty circuit boards.
Recalls- Brake-turn signal module. Recall 10V049000 affects 112 buses manufactured April to October 2009 on Ford cutaway chassis. The module may not distinguish correctly between brake and turn signal inputs, causing turn signals to cancel out or flash intermittently. This poses a crash risk. Collins will replace the module free of charge starting March 2010.
- Passenger seat padding. Recall 11V293000 covers 702 buses from 2002 to 2011. Seats fail to meet federal impact protection standards. Occupants may suffer injury in a crash. Collins will add foam padding under upholstery free of charge beginning July 2011.
- Electric door actuator circuit board. Recall 13V469000 includes 251 buses from 2009 to 2010 equipped with A&M Systems electric door actuators. Voltage spikes can cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the board if needed at no cost. Recall started December 2013.
Owners who face repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal guidance can help determine eligibility for remedies based on the vehicle’s history.
2009 COLLINS BANTAM Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
1065
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 COLLINS BANTAM
251 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2009 COLLINS BANTAM
702 vehicles affected
SEATS
COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2011 BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, AND SUPER BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2002 THROUGH MAY 20, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 222 "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES.
2009 COLLINS BANTAM
112 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND GRAND BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND OCTOBER 1, 2009, BUILT ON FORD CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE BRAKE-TURN SEPARATOR MODULE WHICH IS USED TO CONTROL THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS IN THE REAR MAY NOT ALWAYS DISTINGUISH CORRECTLY BETWEEN A BRAKE SIGNAL INPUT AND A TURN SIGNAL INPUT FROM THE FORD CHASSIS OEM WIRING. FOR TYPICAL BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL OPERATION, THE STOP/TAIL/TURN LIGHTS AT THE REAR OF THE BUS WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. HOWEVER, IF THE BRAKES ARE PUMPED/APPLIED IN A FREQUENCY MATCHING THAT OF THE BLINKING TURN SIGNAL WHILE THE TURN INDICATOR IS ON, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE BRAKE SIGNAL THROUGH THE MODULE MAY CANCEL OUT THE TURN SIGNAL TEMPORARILY OR CAUSE IT TO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE CONFUSION TO VEHICLES BEHIND THE BUS AS TO WHETHER THE BUS IS TURNING OR STOPPING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.