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NHTSA Recall 09V408000: Air conditioner (equipment)

ELKHART COACH reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Elkhart Eci.

5
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2009
owners notified (October 6)
NHTSA campaign09V408000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER
Report receivedOctober 16, 2009
Owner notificationOctober 6, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Elkhart coach is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses equipped with carrier k410 rooftop condensers. Inadequate overcurrent protection of one or more of the fans in the k410 condenser may cause overheating of the fan's wires.

Safety risk

Overheating of the condenser unit wires could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Remedy

Elkhart coach will notify owners to contact an authorized carrier dealer to obtain the remedy. Please also see carrier's defect report 09e-055. The safety recall began on october 6, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V408000

Make and modelModel years
Elkhart Eci2008, 2009
Elkhart Ecii2008, 2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.