Recall 10V-262: 2005–2007 Coach And Equipment Phoenix
COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jun 15, 2010, covering about 539 vehicles.
The problem
Coach & equipment is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 phoenix shuttle buses manufactured from march 2005 through june 2007 and equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts. The vertical support arms were improperly welded.
The risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
The fix
Coach & equipment will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or coach & equipment at 1-315-536-2321.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V262000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-262?
Coach & equipment is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 phoenix shuttle buses manufactured from march 2005 through june 2007 and equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts. The vertical support arms were improperly welded.
How is recall 10V-262 fixed?
Coach & equipment will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or coach & equipment at 1-315-536-2321.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.