Recall 15V773000: 2006–2014 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT, 2006–2014 Coach & Equipment Condor LT, 2006–2014 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 19, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,029
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Coach & Equipment Mfg Corp. (Coach & Equipment) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Alley Cat, Condor LT, Metro Lite, Pegasus, and Phoenix transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 18, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
The risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix
Coach and Equipment will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Coach & Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Coach & Equipment's number for this recall is 15E-068. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2007 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2008 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2009 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2010 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2011 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2012 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2013 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2014 Coach & Equipment Alley CAT
- 2006 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2007 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2008 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2009 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2010 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2011 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2012 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2013 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2014 Coach & Equipment Condor LT
- 2006 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2007 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2008 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2009 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2011 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2012 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2013 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2014 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite
- 2006 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2007 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2008 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2009 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2010 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2011 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2012 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2013 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2014 Coach & Equipment Pegasus
- 2006 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2007 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2008 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2009 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2010 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2011 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2012 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2013 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
- 2014 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V773000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15E-068
- Manufacturer
- Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp.
- Owner letters
- Dec 18, 2015
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology