NHTSA recall 26V472000
Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair lift/ramp › Controls/control wiring
Coach And Equipment Metrolite and 1 more
Reported Jul 22, 2026131 vehicles affectedCoach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.Built Jan 1, 2025 – Jun 23, 2026
The defect
Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Phoenix, and 2025-2026 Metrolite transit buses, equipped with certain S-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
The risk
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464.