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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V348📅 Jul 25, 2012

2011 Elkhart 9215-0200 & 2011 Elkhart 9250-0700 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V348000
Manufacturer
ELKHART COACH
Vehicles affected
2
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 31, 2012
Built
Apr 1, 2011 – Mar 25, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V348 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V348?

2011 Elkhart 9215-0200 & 2011 Elkhart 9250-0700. 2 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Elkhart dealer to book the free repair.