Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 12, 2018

(Campaign #: 18E-076)

Seat Back may not Stay Upright

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V796000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 864

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 11, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High

Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coach and Equipment Condor LT, 2013-2017 Phoenix and Metro Lite and 2015 Pegasus transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height.

NHTSA ID: 18V611000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 121

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Coach and Equipment has notified owners, and Ricon servicing dealers will replace the input cam, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2018. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by emailing the Ricon at Admin18E044@wabtec.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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