Elkhart recall: Structure
What is wrong
Elkhart Coach is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 transit buses, models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700, equipped with ProLo bus roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, may result in an opening force of the ProLo roof hatches that exceeds Federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
What could happen
In the event of an emergency, a noncompliant hatch may not provide a means of readily accessible egress, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Elkhart Coach will notify the owners, and these buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began during July 2012. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-264-5179.
Vehicles covered
- Elkhart 9215-0200 2011
- Elkhart 9250-0700 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V348000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Elkhart Coach
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 23, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 1, 2011 to Mar 25, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
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 http://www.safercar.gov.
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.