NHTSA recall 12V281000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Coach And Equipment Phoenix and 3 more
The defect
Coach and equipment manufacturing corporation (coach and equipment) IS recalling certain model year 2006-2010 phoenix, metro-lite and pegasus transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
The risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform IS in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The remedy
Coach and equipment will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact coach and equipment mfg. Corp. At 1-800-946-7513.