NHTSA Recall 12V281000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,627 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coach and Equipment Metro Lite.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V281000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | June 19, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 9, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
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 administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V281000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coach and Equipment Metro Lite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Coach and Equipment Pegasus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Coach and Equipment Phoenix | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.