Electrical systemRecall 14V-231 · Federal Coach vehicles
Federal Coach, LLC recall 14V-231 covers 30 Federal Coach vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 10% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
10%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric Door Actuator May IgniteNHTSA