Recall 10V641000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2005-2007 ELKHART ECII
RECALL This recall affects up to 52 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V641000 |
| Manufacturer | ELKHART COACH |
| Vehicles Affected | 52 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ELKHART COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS AIR TA 73 EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR UTILIZES A POWER RESISTOR TO REGULATE BLOWER SPEED. SHOULD A SHORT OCCUR IN THE "LOW OR MEDIUM SPEED" CIRCUIT WHILE THE BLOWER IS IN HIGH SPEED, THE SHORT WILL CAUSE THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE TO FEEDBACK THROUGH THE RESISTOR TO GROUND, NOT DRAWING ENOUGH CURRENT TO TRIP THE FUSE.
Safety Consequence
THIS WOULD CAUSE THE RESISTOR TEMPERATURE TO RISE TO A POINT WHERE IT WILL MELT AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE PLASTIC BLOWER HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED. THE OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
ELKHART COACH IN COOPERATION WITH TRANS AIR WILL INSTALL A THERMAL SHUTDOWN DEVICE IN SERIES WITH THE SPEED RESISTORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
Related Recalls for ELKHART
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V253000 | 2024 ELKHART ELKC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3,680 | |
| 24V136000 | 2024 ELKHART ELKC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | |
| 22V029000 | 2022 ELKHART ECII | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | 1,699 | |
| 19V150000 | 2018 ELKHART ECE3 | SEATS | 36 | |
| 18V640000 | 2013 ELKHART ECII | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,525 | |
| 18V366000 | 2018 ELKHART ECE4 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 144 | |
| 16V386000 | 2016 ELKHART ECE3 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 406 | |
| 16V224000 | 2016 ELKHART ECE4 | SEATS | 10 | |
| 15V768000 | 2012 ELKHART ECII | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5,675 | |
| 15V478000 | 2015 ELKHART ECE4 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 160 |