2011 ELKHART 9215-0200; 2011 ELKHART 9250-0700
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Elkhart Coach is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 transit buses (models 9215-0200 and 9250-0700) equipped with ProLo bus roof escape hatches. The hatches may require excessive force to open due to increased friction between internal components, which could prevent them from opening properly during an emergency and increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Elkhart Coach will repair the affected buses at no cost to owners. The recall began in July 2012. Affected owners should contact Elkhart Coach at 1-574-264-5179 to arrange for their bus to be repaired.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.