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2009 Elkhart Eci recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2009 Elkhart Eci, covering 896 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported April 12, 2012 · 761 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V163000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported January 6, 2012 · 125 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and may be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V003000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported October 16, 2009 · 5 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Elkhart coach is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.
Risk
Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Elkhart coach will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on october 6, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑673‑2431.

Recall number 09V408000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported July 3, 2009 · 5 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Elkhart coach is recalling 5 my 2008 and 2009 eci and ecii commercial buses manufactured between september 26 and novenber 17, 2008, equipped with k410 air conditioning condenser assemblies supplied by carrier. The k410 unit is installed on the top of the vehicle and its cover may not be properly fastened because of a mechanical interference.
Risk
If the cover fasteners fail to securely fasten the cover in place, it may become detached during bus operation, possibly causing a crash or cause injury to pedestrians.
Remedy
Elkhart coach will notify owners and carrier will provide a free retrofit repair kit to remedy the issue. The safety recall began on july 14, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1‑800‑673‑2431 or elkhart coach at 1‑574‑264‑5179.

Recall number 09V252000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2009 Elkhart Eci recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

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How many recalls does the 2009 Elkhart Eci have?

4, covering equipment adaptive/mobility and equipment.

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