I do know that when you turn the phase 2 key to off with doors open on a freight, it is NOT required to shut them automatically to recall it automatically, you still have to manually hold the door close button until its closed, THEN it will recall to the main floor. 99% chance it's the same thing for the initial phase 1 recall.
Alot of inspectors are not familiar with fire service on freight cars. I'd recommend calling Pelle too, they'll know all the relevant codes as they design their equipment to meet them