2010 ELKHART ECI Recalls (3)

Campaign:
12V003000 on 01/05/2012
Component:
Equipment:air conditioner
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 12/30/2010
Affected:
125
Defect:
Elkhart is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 eci and ecii vehicles manufactured from january 1, 2006, through december 31, 2010, and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (em-1). due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence:
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Correction:
Elkhart will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 5, 2012. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-348-7440.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12V163000 on 04/11/2012
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
10/31/2006 - 09/29/2010
Affected:
761
Defect:
Elkhart coach is recalling certain buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.
Consequence:
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Correction:
Elkhart will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on april 12, 2012. owners may contact braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
14V066000 on 02/24/2014
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
05/31/2010 - 06/14/2013
Affected:
336
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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.

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