Recall 12V281000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2006-2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,627 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V281000 |
| Manufacturer | COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,627 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX, 2006 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE, 2006 COACH & EQUIPMENT PEGASUS, 2007 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX, 2007 COACH & EQUIPMENT PEGASUS, 2007 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE, 2008 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX, 2008 COACH & EQUIPMENT PEGASUS, 2008 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE, 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT PEGASUS, 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE, 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX, 2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX, 2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE, 2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT PEGASUS
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Defect Description
COACH AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (COACH AND EQUIPMENT) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 PHOENIX, METRO-LITE AND PEGASUS TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND/OR VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Safety Consequence
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Remedy
COACH AND EQUIPMENT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG. CORP. AT 1-800-946-7513.
Related Recalls for COACH & EQUIPMENT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V460000 | 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT METRO-LITE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 | |
| 12V569000 | 2012 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT | 337 | |
| 11V088000 | 2010 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2,500 | |
| 10V263000 | 2008 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 760 | |
| 10V264000 | 2009 COACH & EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 884 |