Elkhart Eci (2008) – 09V408000

Defect Description For Recall

Elkhart Coach Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 And 2009 Transit Buses Equipped With Carrier K410 Rooftop Condensers. Inadequate Overcurrent ProteCTIon Of One Or More Of The Fans In The K410 Condenser May Cause Overheating Of The Fan’S Wires.

Make Of Vehicle

ELKHART

Model Of Vehicle

ECI

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

09V408000

Component Description

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Effect Of Defect

Overheating Of The Condenser Unit Wires Could Result In A Fire Causing Property Damage, Personal Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Elkhart Coach Will Notify Owners To Contact An Authorized Carrier Dealer To Obtain The Remedy. Please Also See Carrier’S Defect Report 09E-055. The Safety Recall Began On October 6, 2009. Owners May Contact Carrier At 1-800-673-2431.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Elkhart Coach

Start Of Manufacture

20080902

End Of Manufacture

20081117

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5

Date Owners Notified

20091006

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Elkhart Coach

Date Report Received

20091016

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard