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VehicleNov 12, 2018864 affected

Coach And Equipment recall: Seats

What is 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.

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V796000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 12, 2018
Owners notified
Nov 26, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
864
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 1, 2015 to Jul 31, 2018
Part
Seats
Maker's own recall number
18E-076

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.

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