Elkhart recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
What could happen
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 wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Elkhart Eci 2006–2010
- Elkhart Ecii 2006–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V163000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Elkhart Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 12, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 761
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Nov 1, 2006 to Sep 30, 2010
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Battisti Customs / Berkshire / Eldorado and more recall: Electrical system Jan 25, 2022
- Elkhart / Glaval Bus / Starcraft Bus recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 18, 2018
- Elkhart recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 18, 2015
- Elkhart recall: Electrical system Feb 10, 2014
- Elkhart recall: Electrical system Feb 10, 2014
- Elkhart recall: Equipment Jan 6, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.