Vehicle recall 14V231000 · May 2, 2014
Federal Coach Premier and Spirit
Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the actuator's circuit board to develop high resistance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Federal Coach, Inc. (Federal) is recalling certain model year 2010 Spirit and Premier transit buses, equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the actuator's circuit board to develop high resistance.
- Consequence
- High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Federal notified owners and dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Federal at 1-800-348-7440.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V231000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2014
- Filed by
- Federal Coach, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Federal Coach Premier (2010): 2010
- Federal Coach Spirit (2010): 2010
Has your Federal Coach been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Federal Coach dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.