PONTIAC PHOENIX 2018: SEATS

Make : PONTIAC Model : PHOENIX Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2015-02-01 - 2018-07-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V796000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-26 Date Received by ODI: 2018-11-12 Date Added to Database: 2018-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18E-076
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 864
Summary:
      Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp. "Coach and Equipment" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Coach and Equipment Phoenix and Metro lite transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Consequence:
      In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:
      Coach and Equipment has notified owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact Coach and Equipment customer service at 1-800-724-8464. Freedman's number for this recall is 18E-076.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.