Recall 10V441 affects 210 2008-2009 Mid Bus buses for stop-arm LED lights that stop functioning without warning. Repair is free at a franchised Mid Bus dealer.
Mid Bus is recalling 210 2008-2009 Grand Guide, Super Guide, Grand Bantam, and Super Bantam school buses because LED stop-arm lights can lose function without warning. If those lights fail, a stopped bus is harder to see and a child or pedestrian near the bus faces a higher risk of being struck; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The stop arm assembly on affected 2008-2009 Mid Bus Grand Guide, Super Guide, Grand Bantam, and Super Bantam school buses is the folding sign that extends from the side of the bus during loading and unloading. The SMI 000290 LED light kit lights that arm so drivers see the stop signal when students are getting on or off.
The issue is inside the LED light kit wiring. Collins reported that a change to the wire used in the kit shortens the service life of the stop arm lights. Over time, that wiring change lets the LEDs quit working even though the stop arm itself still extends. When the lights are out, the stop arm is less visible to traffic around the bus.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lights stop functioning without warning, so an operator or service technician has to confirm the stop arm lights work during inspection.
Who's affected?
Covers four school bus models across the 2008 and 2009 model years, all tied to the school bus stop arm assembly.
| 2008 Mid Bus Grand Guide | School bus stop arm assembly |
|---|---|
| 2008 Mid Bus Super Guide | School bus stop arm assembly |
| 2009 Collins Grand Bantam | School bus stop arm assembly |
| 2009 Mid Bus Grand Guide | School bus stop arm assembly |
| 2008 Collins Super Bantam | School bus stop arm assembly |
| 2008 Collins Grand Bantam | School bus stop arm assembly |
| 2009 Mid Bus Super Guide | School bus stop arm assembly |
| 2009 Collins Super Bantam | School bus stop arm assembly |
| Units affected | 210 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Failed LED warning lights make a stopped bus less visible to passing drivers. That increases the risk that a child or other pedestrian near the bus is struck by a passing vehicle. Use extra caution at stops until the lights are replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Mid Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Mid Bus Grand Guide, Super Guide, Grand Bantam, or Super Bantam school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Mid Bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850 to confirm repair timing for recall number 10V441.
- Ask about the free stop-arm LED light-kit replacement that restores the stop-arm lights.
- Bring the recall notice if one is available when the bus goes in for service.
- Keep the bus out of student stop service if the stop-arm lights are not working.
What happens at the repair
Mid Bus owners were notified after the recall began on December 17, 2010. At the dealer, a Mid Bus technician replaces the LED light kits used on the school bus stop arms. The repair addresses lights that can stop working without a warning sign. The replacement light kits are free of charge under the recall, with parts and labor covered. The filing does not give a repair time, so ask the service desk how long the bus needs to stay at the shop when you schedule service.
Timeline
| September 28, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V441?
Recall 10V441 covers 210 2008-2009 Mid Bus Grand Guide, Super Guide, Grand Bantam, and Super Bantam school buses with SMI 000290 LED light kits on the stop arms. The stop-arm lights can stop working without warning. The light kits are replaced free of charge.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Mid Bus Grand Guide, Super Guide, Grand Bantam, or Super Bantam is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 10V441. If it is, contact a franchised Mid Bus service location and reference recall number 10V441. You can also call 1-800-533-1850 for recall repair routing. The light-kit replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and recall 10V441 states that the stop-arm LED light kits will be replaced free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included buses.
What is the safety risk?
Recall 10V441 states that failed stop-arm LED lights reduce the visibility of a stopped school bus. That increases the risk that a child or other pedestrian near the stopped bus is struck by a passing vehicle. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free light-kit replacement.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before failure. Recall 10V441 states that the stop-arm LED lights can stop functioning without warning, so a working light during one stop does not confirm the kit is unaffected. The VIN decides whether the bus needs the free replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V441000 |
|---|---|
| Mid Bus customer service | 1-800-533-1850 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V441 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V441000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →