Recall 02V160003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Defect in 1999-2001 COACH AND EQUIPMENT E350
RECALL This recall affects up to 850 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V160003 |
| Manufacturer | COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 850 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH RETRACTORS, THE COVER HALVES FOR THE RETRACTABLE PORTION OF THE BELT CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY. THE SEAT BELT SUPPLIER, AM-SAFE, WILL PROVIDE A SNAP ON "OVER-COVER" TO OWNERS TO PREVENT THE SEAT BELT COVER FROM SEPARATING.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A SNAP-ON "OVER-COVER" TO PREVENT THE SEAT BELT COVER FROM SEPARATING. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330 OR COACH AND EQUIPMENT AT 1-315-535-7517.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V772000 | 2025 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 79 | |
| 24V317000 | 2024 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEATS | 12 | |
| 22V851000 | 2018 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 353 | |
| 20V348000 | 2019 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 72 | |
| 18V796000 | 2017 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEATS | 864 | |
| 18V611000 | 2017 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 121 | |
| 16V375000 | 2015 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 255 | |
| 15V773000 | 2007 COACH AND EQUIPMENT ALLEY CAT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,029 | |
| 14V612000 | 2011 COACH AND EQUIPMENT CONDOR LT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,029 |