2011 Elkhart 9215-0200 | 2011 Elkhart 9250-0700 — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published July 25, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 23, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V348000, published July 25, 2012 and initiated July 23, 2012. Recalling firm: Elkhart Coach; 2011 Elkhart 9215-0200 | 2011 Elkhart 9250-0700 — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ELKHART
- Model
- 9215-0200
- Manufacturer
- Elkhart Coach
- Lot
- 2011 ELKHART 9215-0200 | 2011 ELKHART 9250-0700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Elkhart 9215-0200 | 2011 Elkhart 9250-0700 — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V348000 on July 25, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ELKHART. Model: 9215-0200.