ELKHART ( 12V348000 )

Publish Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:00:00 EST

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
ELKHART / 9215-0200		2011
ELKHART / 9250-0700		2011
Manufacturer: ELKHART COACH		Mfr's Report Date: JUL 20, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V348000		EQ12008 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12008

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Summary:

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." Consequence:

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. Remedy:

Elkhart Coach will notify the owners, and these buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin July 31, 2012. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-264-5179.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V348000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

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