NHTSA Recall 20V348000: Retractor (seat belts)
Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Coach and Equipment Phoenix.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V348000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | June 12, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Phoenix mini-buses built on Ford E Series Cutaway Chassis and equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Coach and Equipment will notify owners, and Freedman will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V348000
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.