2009 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to lighting systems and safety equipment based on recall actions. No owner complaints have been recorded for this model year.
There are seven recalls affecting multiple systems including exterior lighting, seating safety, electrical components, and wheelchair lifts.
Recalls- Brake-turn separator module. NHTSA recall 10V049000 involves 112 buses produced between April 1 and October 1, 2009. The module may fail to distinguish correctly between brake and turn signal inputs, causing the turn signal to flash intermittently or be canceled. This can confuse drivers behind the bus and increase crash risk. Collins will replace the module free of charge, starting March 2, 2010.
- Stop arm LED lights. Recall 10V441000 affects 210 buses from 2008 and 2009 built on Ford and Chevrolet platforms. LED wires may reduce light life and cause the stop arm lights to stop functioning without warning. Reduced visibility increases the risk to children or pedestrians around the bus. Collins will replace the light kits free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2010.
- Seat leg protection. Recall 11V293000 covers 702 buses from model years 2002 through 2011. Seats fail to meet federal impact protection standards, potentially exposing occupants to injury during crashes. Dealers will install additional foam padding free of charge starting July 18, 2011.
- Electrical door actuator circuit board. Recall 13V469000 involves 251 buses from 2009 and 2010 with A&M Systems electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may cause high resistance, overheating the circuit board and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected boards free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2013.
- Wheelchair lift platform side plate. Recall 14V600000 includes 2332 buses from 2006 to 2014 equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Platform side plates may crack causing the platform to separate and potentially fall when the doors open, risking injury to the operator. Collins will install supplemental support bumpers and replace cracked platforms at no cost. The recall started December 15, 2014.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety-related defects in their 2009 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney is recommended for those facing ongoing problems.
2009 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
3607
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM
2332 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Collins Bus Corporation (Collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Collins and Mid Bus Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Super Guide, Grand Guide, DE416WR, DH416WR, and DE516WR school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to June 16, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2009 COLLINS GRAND 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 GRAND 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 GRAND BANTAM
210 vehicles affected
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
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.
2009 COLLINS GRAND 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.