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Elkhart 9215-0200 Recall 12V348: Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 12V348, reported July 23, 2012, 2 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V348ELKHART COACH
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Problem
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."
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Elkhart 9215-02002011
Elkhart 9250-07002011