Vehicle recall 26V333000 · May 22, 2026
Coach and Equipment Phoenix and Metro Lite
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. (Coach and Equipment) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Phoenix and 2026 Metrolite buses, equipped with certain QRT-360 wheelchair retractors. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Consequence
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2026. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V333000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2026
- Filed by
- Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 677
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coach and Equipment Metro Lite (2026): 2026
- Coach and Equipment Phoenix (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
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