FEDERAL COACH SPIRIT 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V231000

Make Model Year
FEDERAL COACH SPIRIT 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-03 2014-05-02 2014-05-05

Production Dates: 2010-02-01 - 2010-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Federal Coach, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.