Defect Description For Recall
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Model Shuttle Buses Manufactured November 2006, Through July 2012. The Affected Buses Are Equipped With A Ricon Manufactured Wheelchair Lift Which May Have An Optional Armored Pendant Cable. The Armored Cable May Be Positioned Such That It Does Not Clear The Wheelchair Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
ELKHART COACH
Model Of Vehicle
SHUTTLE BUS
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
13V253000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Cable Does Not Clear The Wheel Chair Lift It May Contact The Power Lug And, If It Does Not Have A NonconduCTIve Cover, Or It Has An Improperly Installed NonconduCTIve Cover, A Short Circuit May Occur That Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Elkhart Will Notify Owners And Direct Them To Contact Ricon. Ricon Will Provide A Supplemental Cover Kit With InstruCTIons, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During August 2013. Owners May Contact Elkhart At 1-574-264-5179 Ext. 113 Or Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
58
Date Owners Notified
20130801
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Date Report Received
20130621