Coach and Equipment Recalls Phoenix Buses Due to Fuel Line Corrosion Risk
Coach and Equipment is recalling 2016-2023 Phoenix transit buses because zinc plating on fuel return lines may corrode, potentially causing fuel leaks and 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 in the fuel system that can lead to fuel leaks and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. is recalling certain 2016-2023 Phoenix transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems. These vehicles were sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris. This exposure causes two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode. A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 19, 2022. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX
- Brand
- COACH AND EQUIPMENT
- Manufacturer
- Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 353
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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