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2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Elkhart Coach dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

NHTSA #13V253000

Reported June 21, 2013 · ELKHART COACH

Potentially affected: 58 vehicles

Defect description

Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Elkhart coach model shuttle buses manufactured November 2006, through July 2012. The affected buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which may have an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Safety consequence

If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Elkhart will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-264-5179 ext. 113 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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