The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V472000·Announced 2026-07-22

Coach and Equipment Recalls Phoenix and Metrolite Buses with Lift Defect

Coach and Equipment is recalling 2024-2026 Phoenix and Metrolite buses because a wheelchair lift may fail to stop, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Phoenix and 2025-2026 Metrolite transit buses equipped with specific S-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The recall addresses a defect where the electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.

A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and configurations.

Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX, METROLITE
Brand
COACH AND EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
131

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)

  • PHOENIX
  • METROLITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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