Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V469000 Reported September 25, 2013

Electric door actuator may lead to fire

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 251 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V469000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Collins Bus Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
251
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2013
Completion Rate
97.61

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the circuit board free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2013. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 13V469000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V469000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V469000?

NHTSA recall 13V469000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on September 25, 2013. It addresses: Electric door actuator may lead to fire. The recall affects approximately 251 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V469000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.