NHTSA Recall 12V281000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V281000; Date: Jun. 19, 2012
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 wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2007 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2008 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2009 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2006 Coach & Equipment Pegasus; 2007 Coach & Equipment Pegasus; 2008 Coach & Equipment Pegasus; 2009 Coach & Equipment Pegasus; 2010 Coach & Equipment Pegasus; 2008 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2009 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2010 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix; 2007 Coach And Equipment Phoenix
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,627
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration�s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 9, 2012
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