NHTSA Recall 09V252000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V252000; Date: Jul. 3, 2009
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Elkhart ECI; 2009 Elkhart ECI; 2008 Elkhart Ecii; 2009 Elkhart Ecii
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Elkhart Coach
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 14, 2009
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