Elkhart Coach: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Elkhart Coach in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 24, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Ricon Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

NHTSA ID: 14V595000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 437

Consequence Summary:

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact Elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. This recall has been superseded by campaign 15V-768.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 10, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Electric Door Actuator May Lead to Fire

Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ECII transit buses manufactured August 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.

NHTSA ID: 14V048000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 400

Consequence Summary:

High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Elkhart will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected circuit board, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-522-0246.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 18.5

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February 10, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Alternator Wiring Harness may be Pinched

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V066000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 336

Consequence Summary:

As a result, the charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 26.79

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