Recall 13V469 affects 251 2009-2010 Collins school buses for electric door actuator circuit-board overheating. Repair is free at any franchised Collins dealer.
Collins is recalling 251 2009-2010 Bantam, Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, and Mid Bus Guide school buses with A&M Systems electric door actuators because voltage spikes can damage the circuit board. High resistance can overheat the board and increase fire risk; the Collins dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The door actuator on the 2009-2010 Collins Bantam, Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Guide, Mid Bus Super Guide, and Mid Bus Grand Guide school buses is the electric unit that moves the passenger entry door when the driver uses the door control. It uses a small circuit board and wiring to send power to the actuator so the door opens and closes on command.
On affected buses, voltage spikes can damage parts of that electrical circuit. The damaged circuit board can develop high resistance, which means electrical current has a harder path through the board instead of flowing cleanly. When that happens, the door actuator system no longer operates as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the door actuator stops responding, cycles unevenly, or the entry door does not open or close normally, treat that as a service issue tied to the electrical door system.
Who's affected?
Spans 6 Collins bus models across the 2009-2010 model years, with electrical components listed for each model.
| 2010 Collins Super Bantam | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2010 Collins Super Bantam | electrical system |
| 2009 Collins Bantam | Electrical |
| 2009 Collins Bantam | electrical system |
| 2010 Collins Grand Bantam | Electrical |
| 2010 Collins Grand Bantam | electrical system |
| 2009 Collins Grand Bantam | Electrical |
| 2009 Collins Grand Bantam | electrical system |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | Electrical |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | electrical system |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | Electrical |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Grand Guide | electrical system |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | Electrical |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | electrical system |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | Electrical |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Super Guide | electrical system |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide | Electrical |
| 2010 Collins Mid Bus Guide | electrical system |
| 2009 Collins Super Bantam | Electrical |
| 2009 Collins Super Bantam | electrical system |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide | Electrical |
| 2009 Collins Mid Bus Guide | electrical system |
| 2010 Collins Bantam | Electrical |
| 2010 Collins Bantam | electrical system |
| Units affected | 251 |
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?
High electrical resistance can overheat the circuit board and increase the risk of a fire. Schedule service soon so the dealer can inspect the board and replace it if needed. Repair will be free at any franchised Collins dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Collins Bantam, Super Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Guide, Mid Bus Super Guide, or Mid Bus Grand Guide school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Collins dealer to ask for the free inspection and circuit-board replacement for the A&M Systems electric door actuator issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Collins has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V469 when you call.
- Keep the bus out of passenger service until the electric door actuator circuit board has been inspected or replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Collins technician inspects the A&M Systems electric door actuator circuit board for damage from voltage spikes and high resistance. If the circuit board needs replacement, the technician replaces it at no charge under the recall. Collins reported that owner notices began on December 4, 2013. Because the current repair status is not listed here, treat the dealer repair as free once available through the recall process. Ask the service desk to confirm the circuit board inspection and any replacement before the bus returns to service.
Timeline
| September 25, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V469?
Recall 13V469 covers 251 2009-2010 Collins Super Bantam, Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Grand Guide, Mid Bus Super Guide, and Mid Bus Guide school buses with A&M Systems electric door actuators. Voltage spikes can damage the circuit board, create high resistance, and increase fire risk. Collins dealers inspect and replace the circuit board for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Collins Super Bantam, Bantam, Grand Bantam, Mid Bus Grand Guide, Mid Bus Super Guide, or Mid Bus Guide is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V469. If it is, contact a franchised Collins dealer or Collins at 1-800-533-1850 to schedule the door-actuator circuit board inspection. The dealer replaces the circuit board for free if the inspection finds the defect.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Collins dealers inspect and replace the affected door-actuator circuit board free of charge if replacement is necessary.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V469?
The safety risk is fire. Voltage spikes can damage electrical components in the A&M Systems door actuator, causing high resistance in the circuit board. That high resistance can overheat the board and increase the risk of a fire.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V469000 |
|---|---|
| Collins customer service | 1-800-533-1850 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V469 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V469000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →