NHTSA Campaign 18V796000
SEATS
Issued by Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. · Reported Nov 12, 2018 · 864 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | METRO LITE | 2015 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | METRO LITE | 2016 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | METRO LITE | 2017 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | METRO LITE | 2018 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | PHOENIX | 2015 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | PHOENIX | 2016 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | PHOENIX | 2017 | 864 |
| COACH AND EQUIPMENT | PHOENIX | 2018 | 864 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V796000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.