Recall 08V474000: 2005–2007 Coach And Equipment Phoenix

Report received

Sep 16, 2008

Manufacturer

Coach and equipment mfg corp.

Potentially affected

594vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Coach and equipment is recalling 594 my 2005-2007 phoenix paratransit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Possible consequence

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Remedy

Coach and equipment is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Coach And Equipment Phoenix0 complaints
• 2006 Coach And Equipment Phoenix0 complaints
• 2007 Coach And Equipment Phoenix1 complaints