Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V408000 Reported October 16, 2009

Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats/carrier

Q: What is recall 09V408000?

NHTSA recall 09V408000 was issued by Elkhart Coach on October 16, 2009. It addresses: Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats/carrier. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Elkhart Coach · Equipment · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V408000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Elkhart Coach

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 16, 2009

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Elkhart Coach dealer and reference recall ID 09V408000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09V408000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V408000?

NHTSA recall 09V408000 was issued by Elkhart Coach on October 16, 2009. It addresses: Rooftop condenser assemblies/overheats/carrier. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Elkhart Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V408000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.