Report Receipt Date: FEB 10, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V048000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 400

Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach

SUMMARY:
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ECII transit buses manufactured August 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems-brand electric door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits within the actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
CONSEQUENCE:
High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Elkhart will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected circuit board, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Elkhart at 1-574-522-0246.
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.