Recall 13V253 affects 58 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus vehicles for a wheelchair-lift cable fire risk. Ricon provides the cover kit free.
Elkhart Coach is recalling 58 2006-2012 Shuttle Bus vehicles under recall 13V253 because an armored wheelchair-lift pendant cable can sit where it does not clear the lift. If the cable contacts the power lug without a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit can start a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus models is the powered platform used to raise and lower a wheelchair passenger between the ground and the bus floor. A pendant is the handheld control for the lift, and its cable carries the control connection from the pendant to the lift equipment. On affected buses, that pendant cable has an optional armored covering for protection.
The problem is the routing of that armored cable. It can sit where it does not clear the wheelchair lift as the lift moves through its travel. When the cable interferes with the lift, the lift hardware and control cable are no longer working with the space they were designed to have. That interference can affect lift operation by putting the cable in the lift's path.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before using the lift, operators should look for an armored pendant cable that sits in the lift's path or rubs against the lift during movement.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2006 through 2012 model years, with adaptive and mobility equipment listed for each year.
| 2009 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2007 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 58 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A lift cable that contacts the power lug creates a short circuit and fire risk when the nonconductive cover is missing or installed incorrectly. If your VIN is included, schedule service soon and avoid using the wheelchair lift until it is inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Elkhart Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Elkhart Coach customer service to confirm current instructions for the free Ricon wheelchair-lift cover kit.
- Reference recall number 13V253 when you call so the service desk can find the correct campaign.
- Ask where to get the supplemental cover kit that keeps the wheelchair-lift armored pendant cable from shorting at the power lug.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until Elkhart Coach or Ricon confirms the cable cover kit is installed correctly.
What happens at the repair
Elkhart Coach directs owners to contact Ricon for the wheelchair lift remedy. Ricon provides a supplemental cover kit with installation instructions, free of charge. The kit is meant to address the armored pendant cable on the wheelchair lift so the cable clears the lift as intended. The source does not describe a separate dealer labor procedure or a current dealer scheduling status, so confirm the handling path with Elkhart Coach or Ricon before arranging the repair. Parts for the recall remedy are free once available.
Timeline
| June 21, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V253?
Recall 13V253 covers 58 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts that have an optional armored pendant cable. The cable can contact the lift power lug and short, creating a fire risk. Ricon provides a supplemental cover kit and instructions for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific shuttle bus is included in recall 13V253. If it is, contact Elkhart Coach at 1-574-264-5179 or Ricon for the free supplemental cover kit and instructions. Reference recall number 13V253 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 13V253, Ricon supplies the supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge for affected Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the armored pendant cable does not clear the wheelchair lift and contacts the power lug, a missing or incorrectly installed nonconductive cover can allow a short circuit. The free Ricon cover kit addresses that electrical contact risk.
What if I bought this shuttle bus used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2006-2012 Elkhart Coach Shuttle Bus is included, then contact Elkhart Coach or Ricon with recall number 13V253.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V253000 |
|---|---|
| Elkhart Coach customer service | 1-574-264-5179 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V253 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V253000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →