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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of COLLINS automobiles, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & updated on a regular basis. Find the model of the vehicle you are searching for below to see an explaination of the recall(s) and what impact it may have on you & your safety.

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COLLINS CIVITRAN RECALLS - COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC.

Read about your specific vehicle below:
The entries below are sorted by the year of the vehicle in descending order (newest to oldest). Please scroll down to find vehicles that are older that what you currently see.
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1991 Collins Civitran - (750 vehicles affected) - Campaign #90V199000
SUMMARY:
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
DESCRIPTION:
AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE INSTALLED ON THE BRAKE SWITCH AT THE PEDAL INTERFERES WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; THIS INHIBITS FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
CONSEQUENCE:
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN STOP.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REMOVE AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE FROM BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH AND INSTALL IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350-9500CHASSIS.
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1990 Collins Civitran - (750 vehicles affected) - Campaign #90V199000
SUMMARY:
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
DESCRIPTION:
AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE INSTALLED ON THE BRAKE SWITCH AT THE PEDAL INTERFERES WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; THIS INHIBITS FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
CONSEQUENCE:
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN STOP.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REMOVE AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE FROM BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH AND INSTALL IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350-9500CHASSIS.
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1988 Collins Civitran - (159 vehicles affected) - Campaign #88V184000
SUMMARY:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
DESCRIPTION:
DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION.
CONSEQUENCE:
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: FUEL EMISSIONS CANISTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL BUSES WITH 4.9, 5.8 AND 7.5 LITER GASOLINEENGINES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF 9500 POUNDS.
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Recall database last updated Friday, December 26, 2008