Recall 13V460 covers 53 2009-2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite and Phoenix buses for an overheating door circuit board. Free service-center repair.
Coach & Equipment is recalling 53 2009-2010 Metro-Lite and Phoenix transit buses equipped with an optional power door because the door actuator's PC board can overheat. That overheating raises the risk of a vehicle fire, and the Coach & Equipment dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power door on 2009-2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite and Phoenix buses uses an actuator mounted behind the door. The actuator is the powered mechanism that moves the door when the operator opens or closes it. Inside that actuator is a printed circuit board, the small electrical board that routes power and control signals for the door system.
On affected buses equipped with the optional power door, that circuit board can overheat inside the actuator housing. The defect is electrical, not a normal door adjustment issue. When the board overheats, heat builds behind the door where the operator and passengers cannot inspect the part during normal use.
The recall information does not list an owner-visible symptom before the board overheats. There is no warning sign before failure. A door that seems to operate normally is not enough to clear the bus; the VIN and equipment decide whether the recall applies.
Who's affected?
Covers Metro-Lite and Phoenix buses for the 2009 and 2010 model years, both tied to the electrical system.
| 2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2009 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite | electrical system |
| 2009 Coach & Equipment Phoenix | electrical system |
| 2010 Coach & Equipment Phoenix | electrical system |
| Units affected | 53 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating PC board can result in a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall inspection promptly and avoid delaying electrical service on this vehicle. The safety concern is fire risk, not routine wear. Repair will be free at any franchised Coach & Equipment dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite or Phoenix is included in this recall.
- Contact Coach & Equipment at 1-315-536-2321 to confirm the current service-center process for recall number 13V460.
- Schedule the free PC-board inspection and replacement that addresses overheating in the power door actuator.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and give the service center recall number 13V460 when you call.
- Keep the bus parked away from ignition sources if you smell heat, smoke, or burning plastic before the repair.
What happens at the repair
The source describes a service center repair for the optional power door actuator. Once Coach & Equipment confirms the repair is available, a Coach & Equipment technician inspects the circuit board behind the door and replaces any defective board. The final repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. The inspection focuses on the PC board because the filing says that board can overheat inside the power actuator.
Timeline
| September 17, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V460?
Recall 13V460 covers 53 2009-2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite and Phoenix transit buses equipped with an optional power door. The power-door actuator contains a circuit board that can overheat, creating a vehicle-fire risk. Service centers will inspect and replace any defective circuit board for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Coach & Equipment Metro-Lite or Phoenix is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V460. If it is, contact Coach & Equipment or an authorized service center to arrange inspection of the power-door actuator circuit board. Reference recall number 13V460 when you call. The inspection and needed circuit-board replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Coach & Equipment service centers will inspect the power-door actuator circuit board and replace any defective circuit board free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V460?
The safety risk is vehicle fire. The circuit board inside the optional power-door actuator can overheat, and NHTSA campaign 13V460 lists vehicle fire as the official consequence. If your VIN is included, arrange the free inspection and circuit-board replacement.
When did the recall repair start?
The recall began on September 17, 2013. Coach & Equipment notified owners, and service centers began inspecting the power-door actuator circuit board and replacing defective circuit boards free of charge. Used-bus owners should check the VIN because mailed notices do not always reach later owners.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V460000 |
|---|---|
| Coach & Equipment customer service | 1-315-536-2321 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V460 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V460000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →