The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V348000·Announced 2020-06-12

Coach and Equipment Phoenix Mini-Buses Recalled for Seat Belt Defect

Coach and Equipment is recalling 2019-2020 Phoenix mini-buses because seat belt retractors may not secure occupants properly, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belts may fail to secure occupants, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Phoenix mini-buses built on Ford E Series Cutaway Chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The recall involves 72 vehicles.

The seat belt retractor block out zone may not have been set correctly. This defect can result in a seat belt that does not properly secure the occupant, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Coach and Equipment will notify owners, and Freedman will replace the retractors free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX
Brand
COACH AND EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Mini-Bus
Hazard
Affected units
72

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 (1)

  • PHOENIX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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