Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #12V569000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V569000 by Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.. Affecting model year 2006-2012 phoenix transit buses manufactured august 2006, through november 2012; and 2007 and 2009 metro lite transit buses manufactured january 2007, through december 2009 Includes 337 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2006-2012 phoenix transit buses manufactured august 2006, through november 2012; and 2007 and 2009 metro lite transit buses manufactured january 2007, through december 2009

Defect Summary

Coach and equipment is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 phoenix transit buses manufactured august 2006, through november 2012; and 2007 and 2009 metro lite transit buses manufactured january 2007, through december 2009. these buses are equipped with ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Corrective Action

Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of coach and equipment mfg corp. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign began on december 11, 2012. owners may contact coach and equipment mfg corp at 1-800-946-7513 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V569000
Report Received Date: 2012-12-07T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 337

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Coach and equipment is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 phoenix transit buses manufactured august 2006, through november 2012; and 2007 and 2009 metro lite transit buses manufactured january 2007, through december 2009. these buses are equipped with ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Consequence Summary: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of coach and equipment mfg corp. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign began on december 11, 2012. owners may contact coach and equipment mfg corp at 1-800-946-7513 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nyab_zi6b-abyv
NHTSA ID: 12V569000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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