NHTSA Recall 10V441000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 210 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Collins Grand Bantam.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V441000 |
|---|---|
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 28, 2010 |
| Owner notification | December 17, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V441000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Collins Grand Bantam | 2008, 2009 |
| Collins Super Bantam | 2008, 2009 |
| Mid Bus Grand Guide | 2008, 2009 |
| Mid Bus Super Guide | 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.