Defect Description For Recall
Elkhart Coach Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 And 2012 Transit Buses, Models 9215-0200 And 9250-0700, Equipped With Prolo Bus Roof Escape Hatches. Increased FriCTIon Between The Rear Plate Assemblies, May Result In An Opening Force Of The Prolo Roof Hatches That Exceeds Federal Standard Requirements. Thus, These Hatches Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
9215-0200
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V348000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, A Noncompliant Hatch May Not Provide A Means Of Readily Accessible Egress, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Elkhart Coach Will Notify The Owners, And These Buses Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began During July 2012. Owners May Contact Elkhart At 1-574-264-5179.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20110401
End Of Manufacture
20120325
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20120731
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Date Report Received
20120723