2011 Elkhart Ecii recalls and problems
The 2011 Elkhart Ecii has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Elkhart dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Elkhart Ecii vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Elkhart Ecii recalls
Recall 15V-768: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Elkhart ECII transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-264-5179 ext. 102 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Recall 14V-066: Electrical System
Problem: Elkhart Coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ECI, and ECII transit buses built on Ford cutaway chassis equipped with Ford 5.4L or 6.8L engines and Trans/Air-brand air compressors. In the affected vehicles, depending on the routing of the alternator harness and the orientation of the heater hose spring clamp at the front of the intake manifold, the alternator harness may be pinched between the spring clamp and the air conditioner compressor mounting bracket.
Risk: As a result, the charging system may fail which could lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the spring clamp could pierce both the positive and negative wires of the alternator harness creating a short circuit which could result in a fire.
Fix: Elkhart Coach will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correct the clamp installation and repair and reroute the alternator harness, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2014. Customers may contact Elkhart at 1-866-478-7652.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Elkhart Ecii have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Elkhart Ecii: 15V-768 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 14V-066 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Elkhart recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Elkhart dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.