Defect Description For Recall
Elkhart Coach Is Recalling 5 My 2008 And 2009 Eci And Ecii Commercial Buses Manufactured Between September 26 And Novenber 17, 2008, Equipped With K410 Air Conditioning Condenser Assemblies Supplied By Carrier. The K410 Unit Is Installed On The Top Of The Vehicle And Its Cover May Not Be Properly Fastened Because Of A Mechanical Interference.
Make Of Vehicle
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
ECII
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V252000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
If The Cover Fasteners Fail To Securely Fasten The Cover In Place, It May Become Detached During Bus Operation, Possibly Causing A Crash Or Cause Injury To Pedestrians.
Fix Defect
Elkhart Coach Will Notify Owners And Carrier Will Provide A Free Retrofit Repair Kit To Remedy The Issue. The Safety Recall Began On July 14, 2009. Owners May Contact Carrier At 1-800-673-2431 Or Elkhart Coach At 1-574-264-5179.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20080926
End Of Manufacture
20081117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20090714
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Date Report Received
20090703