Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Defect Summary
Coach and equipment is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 phoenix transit buses manufactured august 2006, through november 2012; and 2007 and 2009 metro lite transit buses manufactured january 2007, through december 2009. these buses are equipped with ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Safety Consequence
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of coach and equipment mfg corp. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign began on december 11, 2012. owners may contact coach and equipment mfg corp at 1-800-946-7513 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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FAQ: Recall 12V569000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V569000?
NHTSA recall 12V569000 was issued by Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. on December 7, 2012. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 337 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V569000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.