NHTSA Recall 14V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V066000; Date: Feb. 10, 2014
As a result, the charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Elkhart ECI; 2011 Elkhart ECI; 2012 Elkhart ECI; 2013 Elkhart ECI; 2010 Elkhart Ecii; 2011 Elkhart Ecii; 2012 Elkhart Ecii; 2013 Elkhart Ecii
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Elkhart Coach
Affected Units:: 336
Recall Summary:
Elkhart coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 eci, and ecii transit buses built on Ford cutaway chassis equipped with Ford 5. 4l or 6. 8l engines and trans/air-brand air compressors. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
How to Fix:
Elkhart coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Customers may contact elkhart at 1-866-478-7652.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 2014
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