ELKHART COACH 2009 ELKHART COACH SHUTTLE BUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 ELKHART COACH SHUTTLE BUS
Brand
ELKHART COACH
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
ELKHART COACH is recalling certain 2009 ELKHART COACH SHUTTLE BUS vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility issues. 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 .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026