Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #14V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V066000 by Elkhart Coach. Affecting model year 2010-2013 eci, and ecii transit buses built on ford cutaway chassis equipped with ford 5 Includes 336 affected units, Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2013 eci, and ecii transit buses built on ford cutaway chassis equipped with ford 5

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V066000
Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach
Report Received Date: 2014-02-10T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator wiring harness may be pinched
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 336

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 26.79

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NHTSA ID: 14V066000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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