Electrical systemRecall 14V-048 · 2009–2010 Elkhart Ecii
Elkhart Coach recall 14V-048 covers 400 2009–2010 Elkhart Ecii for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 19% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ECII transit buses manufactured August 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
The risk
High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Elkhart will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-522-0246.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
19%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric Door Actuator May IgniteNHTSA