Recall 18V796000 — SEATS Defect in 2015-2018 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX
RECALL This recall affects up to 864 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V796000 |
| Manufacturer | Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. |
| Vehicles Affected | 864 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Coach and Equipment Phoenix and Metro lite transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Coach and Equipment has notified owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464. Freedman's number for this recall is 18E-076.
Related Recalls for COACH AND EQUIPMENT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V895000 | 2024 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 37 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 14V228000 | 2013 COACH AND EQUIPMENT METRO LITE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 37 |