Forest River Recalls 2024 Elkhart ELKC Buses Due to Brake Line Defect
Forest River is recalling 2024 Elkhart ELKC transit buses because unsecured brake lines may damage and cause loss of brake pressure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Elkhart Coach ELKC transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lines may not be attached to the driver's side frame rail.
Unsecured brake lines may contact the rail, which can damage the lines and cause a loss of brake pressure. A loss of brake pressure increases the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-800-348-7440 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELKHART ELKC
- Brand
- ELKHART
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ELKC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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