Recalls for 2008 Coach & Equipment Pegasus

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2012-06-20
Description
Coach and equipment manufacturing corporation (coach and equipment) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 phoenix, metro-lite and pegasus transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts.  Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Consequence
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.  If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair¿s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Corrective Action
Coach and equipment will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge.  Owners may contact coach and equipment mfg.  Corp.  At 1-800-946-7513.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-423(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.