Elkhart Coach Shuttle BUS (2006-2012): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 13V253000 · Jun 21, 2013 · Elkhart Coach
58
vehicles affected
58
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V253000
- Date
- Jun 21, 2013
- Maker
- Elkhart Coach
- Units affected
- 58
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Coach | Shuttle Bus | 2006-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V253000?
1 model: Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus (2006-2012), about 58 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V253000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.