NHTSAGeneral Alert
Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. - Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Published: May 6, 2024Recall ID: 24V317000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2024 Phoenix shuttle buses, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V317000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V317000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. |
| Defect summary | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2024 Phoenix shuttle buses, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Corrective action | Coach and Equipment will direct owners to Freedman's instructions on how to inspect and repair the seat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464. |
| Consequence summary | The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 12 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |