Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #12V348000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V348000 by Elkhart Coach. Affecting model year 2011 and 2012 transit buses, models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700, equipped with prolo bus roof escape hatches Includes 2 affected units, BUS ROOF ESCAPE HATCH/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011 and 2012 transit buses, models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700, equipped with prolo bus roof escape hatches

Defect Summary

Elkhart coach is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 transit buses, models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700, equipped with prolo bus roof escape hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Elkhart coach will notify the owners, and these buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2012. Owners may contact elkhart at 1-574-264-5179.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V348000

Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach

Report Received Date: 2012-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Bus roof escape hatch/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Elkhart coach is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 transit buses, models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700, equipped with prolo bus roof escape hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, a noncompliant hatch may not provide a means of readily accessible egress, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Elkhart coach will notify the owners, and these buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2012. Owners may contact elkhart at 1-574-264-5179.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a875_cwmp_dxmk

NHTSA ID: 12V348000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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