Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #13V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V253000 by Elkhart Coach. Affecting model year 2006-2012 elkhart coach model shuttle buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012 Includes 58 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2012 elkhart coach model shuttle buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012

Defect Summary

Elkhart coach (elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 elkhart coach model shuttle buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which may have an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Elkhart will notify owners and direct them to contact ricon. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. the recall began during august 2013. owners may contact elkhart at 1-574-264-5179 ext. 113 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V253000

Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach

Report Received Date: 2013-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 58

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Elkhart coach (elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 elkhart coach model shuttle buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which may have an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Elkhart will notify owners and direct them to contact ricon. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. the recall began during august 2013. owners may contact elkhart at 1-574-264-5179 ext. 113 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-psvz.wic3-8phm

NHTSA ID: 13V253000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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