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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V796📅 Nov 15, 2018

2015–2018 Coach And Equipment Metro Lite & 2015–2018 Coach And Equipment Phoenix recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Coach and Equipment Phoenix and Metro lite transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Coach and Equipment has notified owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464. Freedman's number for this recall is 18E-076.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V796000
Manufacturer recall #
18E-076
Manufacturer
Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp.
Vehicles affected
864
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-724-8464
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 26, 2018
Built
Feb 1, 2015 – Jul 31, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V796 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V796?

2015–2018 Coach And Equipment Metro Lite & 2015–2018 Coach And Equipment Phoenix. 864 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Coach And Equipment dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-724-8464.