Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 14V-066 · Elkhart vehicles
Elkhart Coach recall 14V-066 covers 336 Elkhart vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2010 to June 15, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Compressor Mount Kit May Short CircuitNHTSA