Collins Bus Corporation: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Collins Bus Corporation in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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December 6, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR:ANTILOCK SYSTEM

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.
NHTSA ID: 90V199000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 750
Consequence Summary:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 25, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AIR CONDITIONER:EVAPORATOR

ELECTRICAL FUSES FOR THE REAR EVAPORATOR WIRING HARNESS WERE OMITTED, PRESENTING A POTENTIAL FOR CURRENT OVERLOAD IF A FAN ROTOR LOCKS UP DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE EVAPORATOR.
NHTSA ID: 90V129000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 134
Consequence Summary:
CURRENT OVERLOAD HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR IGNITINGCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THE VICINITY OF THE EVAPORATOR WIRING HARNESS.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL REDESIGNED WIRING HARNESS AND FUSES TO PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 13, 1990
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE COLLINS DIPLOMAT WAS INTENDED TO BE AN EMERGENCY EXIT, BUT IT IS NOT LABELED "EMERGENCY EXIT".
NHTSA ID: 90V043000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
THE BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
Corrective Action:
LABEL FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR "EMERGENCY EXIT".
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No