Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V253000 Reported June 21, 2013

Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Elkhart Coach · N/A · 58 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V253000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
58
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 21, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Elkhart Coach dealer and reference recall ID 13V253000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V253000

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

What is recall 13V253000?

NHTSA recall 13V253000 was issued by Elkhart Coach on June 21, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 58 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Elkhart Coach dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V253000 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.