Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V231000 Reported May 2, 2014

Electric door actuator may lead to fire

Federal Coach, Llc · N/A · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V231000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
30
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 2, 2014
Completion Rate
10.00

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Federal Coach, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V231000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V231000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V231000?

NHTSA recall 14V231000 was issued by Federal Coach, Llc on May 2, 2014. It addresses: Electric door actuator may lead to fire. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Federal Coach, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V231000 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.