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Vehicle recall 12V281000 · June 19, 2012

Coach and Equipment Metro Lite, Pegasus and 1 more model

Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V281000
Reported to NHTSA
June 19, 2012
Filed by
COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP.
Owner notification
August 9, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
1,627
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 12V281000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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