2008 Collins Bantam | 2008 Collins Super Bantam | 2008 Collins Grand Bantam | 2007 Collins Bantam | 2007 Collins Super Bantam | 2006 Collins Bantam | 2007 Collins Grand Bantam | 2006 Collins Grand Bantam | 2006 Collins Super Bantam — Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Published October 18, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V502000, published October 18, 2011 and initiated October 14, 2011. Recalling firm: Collins Bus Corporation; 2008 Collins Bantam | 2008 Collins Super Bantam | 2008 Collins Grand Bantam | 2007 Collins Bantam | 2007 Collins Super Bantam | 2006 Collins Bantam | 2007 Collins Grand Bantam | 2006 Collins Grand Bantam | 2006 Collins Super Bantam — Equipment: appliance: air conditioner.
What's the hazard
COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, AND SUPER BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 23, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
What to do
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR COLLINS AT 1- 1-620-662-9000.
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Recall details
- Brand
- COLLINS
- Model
- BANTAM
- Manufacturer
- Collins Bus Corporation
- Lot
- 2008 COLLINS BANTAM | 2008 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM | 2008 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM | 2007 COLLINS BANTAM | 2007 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM | 2006 COLLINS BANTAM | 2007 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM | 2006 COLLINS GRAND BANTAM | 2006 COLLINS SUPER BANTAM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Collins Bantam | 2008 Collins Super Bantam | 2008 Collins Grand Bantam | 2007 Collins Bantam | 2007 Collins Super Bantam | 2006 Collins Bantam | 2007 Collins Grand Bantam | 2006 Collins Grand Bantam | 2006 Collins Super Bantam — Equipment: appliance: air conditioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V502000 on October 18, 2011. Reported hazard: COLLINS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 BANTAM, GRAND BANTAM, AND SUPER BANTAM SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 23, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
What should I do if I have this product?
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN THE RETROFIT KIT FROM CARRIER ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2011. (SEE CARRIER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 11E-003.) OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR COLLINS AT 1- 1-620-662-9000.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COLLINS. Model: BANTAM.