2015–2018 Coach and Equipment Metro Lite, 2015–2018 Coach and Equipment Phoenix Recall: When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the…
NHTSA campaign 18V796000 · Seats · filed Nov 12, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Coach and Equipment | Metro Lite | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Coach and Equipment | Phoenix | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V796000 (manufacturer number 18E-076). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.