Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V333000 Reported May 22, 2026

Wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock

Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 677 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V333000
Manufacturer
Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.
Component
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Vehicles Affected
677
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 22, 2026

Defect Summary

Coach and equipment mfg. Corp. (coach and equipment) is recalling certain 2025-2026 phoenix and 2026 metrolite buses, equipped with certain qrt-360 wheelchair retractors. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Safety Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 5, 2026. Owners may contact coach and equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 26V333000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V333000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V333000?

NHTSA recall 26V333000 was issued by Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. on May 22, 2026. It addresses: Wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock. The recall affects approximately 677 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V333000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.