Recall 12V-281: 2006–2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite, 2006–2010 Coach & Equipment Pegasus and 1 more
COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jun 19, 2012, covering about 1,627 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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 wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V281000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Coach & Equipment Pegasus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Coach & Equipment Phoenix | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
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 12V-281?
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.
How is recall 12V-281 fixed?
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.
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.