ELKHART ELKC 2024: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V136000

Make Model Year
ELKHART ELKC 2024
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-23 2024-02-23

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-1741

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC "Forest River" is recalling certain 2024 Elkhart Coach ELKC transit buses. The brake lines may not be attached to the driver's side frame rail. Unsecured brake line may contact the rail, damaging the lines and causing a loss of brake pressure.

Consequence

A loss of brake pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will secure and repair the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service Phone Number 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1741.

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.nhtsa.gov.