2009 ELKHART ECII Safety Overview
The 2009 ELKHART ECII has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for ELKHART ECII owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
NHTSA Recall 15V768000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ECII transit buses manufactured...
High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 14V048000: High resistance may cause the circuit board to overheat, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
ELKHART COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
NHTSA Recall 12V163000: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
ELKHART IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 ECI AND ECII VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY...
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
NHTSA Recall 12V003000: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.