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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V066000

2011 Elkhart Eci | 2012 Elkhart Eci | 2010 Elkhart Eci | 2012 Elkhart Ecii | 2011 Elkhart Ecii | 2010 Elkhart Ecii | 2013 Elkhart Ecii | 2013 Elkhart Eci — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Published February 25, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V066000, published February 25, 2014 and initiated February 10, 2014. Recalling firm: Elkhart Coach; 2011 Elkhart Eci | 2012 Elkhart Eci | 2010 Elkhart Eci | 2012 Elkhart Ecii | 2011 Elkhart Ecii | 2010 Elkhart Ecii | 2013 Elkhart Ecii | 2013 Elkhart Eci — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ELKHART
Model
ECI
Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Lot
2011 ELKHART ECI | 2012 ELKHART ECI | 2010 ELKHART ECI | 2012 ELKHART ECII | 2011 ELKHART ECII | 2010 ELKHART ECII | 2013 ELKHART ECII | 2013 ELKHART ECI
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Elkhart Eci | 2012 Elkhart Eci | 2010 Elkhart Eci | 2012 Elkhart Ecii | 2011 Elkhart Ecii | 2010 Elkhart Ecii | 2013 Elkhart Ecii | 2013 Elkhart Eci — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V066000 on February 25, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ELKHART. Model: ECI.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)