There have been 8 safety recalls for the Elkhart ECI. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Elkhart ECI.
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Elkhart ECI, 2007 Elkhart ECI, 2008 Elkhart ECI, 2009 Elkhart ECI, 2010 Elkhart ECI, 2006 Elkhart Ecii, 2007 Elkhart Ecii, 2008 Elkhart Ecii, 2009 Elkhart Ecii, 2010 Elkhart Ecii |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Elkhart coach is recalling certain buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Elkhart ECI, 2007 Elkhart ECI, 2008 Elkhart ECI, 2009 Elkhart ECI, 2010 Elkhart ECI, 2006 Elkhart Ecii, 2007 Elkhart Ecii, 2008 Elkhart Ecii, 2009 Elkhart Ecii, 2010 Elkhart Ecii |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: Elkhart is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 eci and ecii vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2010, and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (em-1). Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This would cause the resistor temperature to rise to a point where it will melt and possibly ignite the plastic blower housing to which it is mounted. The overheating can result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Elkhart ECI, 2006 Elkhart ECI, 2007 Elkhart ECI, 2005 Elkhart Ecii, 2006 Elkhart Ecii, 2007 Elkhart Ecii |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Elkhart coach is recalling certain buses equipped with trans air ta 73 evaporators. The evaporator utilizes a power resistor to regulate blower speed. Should a short occur in the "low or medium speed" circuit while the blower is in high speed, the short will cause the supply voltage to feedback ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2014 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 336 |
| Apr. 12, 2012 | Adaptive Equipment | 761 |
| Jan. 6, 2012 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 125 |
| Dec. 15, 2010 | Equipment | 52 |
| Oct. 16, 2009 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 5 |
| Jul. 3, 2009 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 5 |
| Nov. 14, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 9 |
| Nov. 14, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 63 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2013 Elkhart ECI | 1 |
| 2012 Elkhart ECI | 1 |
| 2011 Elkhart ECI | 1 |
| 2010 Elkhart ECI | 3 |
| 2009 Elkhart ECI | 4 |
| 2008 Elkhart ECI | 4 |
| 2007 Elkhart ECI | 5 |
| 2006 Elkhart ECI | 5 |
| 2005 Elkhart ECI | 3 |