United StatesCertain 2024–2025 Phoenix and 2025–2026 Metrolite transit buses equipped with certain S‑Series wheelchair platform lifts are affected; identify affected vehicles by model year and the presence of an S‑Series lift. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift so it can continue to move while occupied, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026, and owners can contact Coach and Equipment at 1‑800‑724‑8464.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V472000
The hazard
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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