The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V231000·Announced 2014-05-02

Federal Coach Recalls 2010 Spirit and Premier Buses for Fire Risk

Federal Coach is recalling 2010 Spirit and Premier buses because voltage spikes may damage door actuator circuit boards, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Federal Coach, LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 Spirit and Premier transit buses equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where voltage spikes may damage electrical components and circuits, causing the actuator's circuit board to develop high resistance.

This high resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began in June 2014.

Owners should contact Federal Coach at 1-800-348-7440 to schedule a free replacement of the circuit board. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FEDERAL COACH SPIRIT, PREMIER
Brand
FEDERAL COACH
Manufacturer
Federal Coach, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
30

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPIRIT
  • PREMIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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