Recall 14V048 affects 400 2009-2010 Elkhart Ecii buses for overheating electric door actuator circuit boards. Repair is free at any franchised Elkhart dealer.
Elkhart is recalling 400 2009-2010 Ecii transit buses under recall 14V048 because voltage spikes can damage A&M Systems electric door actuator electronics and leave the circuit board with high resistance. High resistance can overheat the board and increase fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electric door actuator on 2009-2010 Elkhart Ecii transit buses is the powered unit that moves the passenger door between open and closed positions. It uses electrical circuits and a control board to turn the driver's door command into movement at the door. That system depends on clean power and a circuit board that carries current without damage.
On affected buses equipped with A&M Systems-brand actuators, voltage spikes can damage electrical components inside the actuator. That damage creates high resistance on the circuit board, which means current does not flow cleanly through the board. The actuator then has an electrical fault inside the part that is supposed to operate the door.
There is no warning sign before failure. The door actuator can stop working without a clear change in sound, door speed, or dashboard warning before the electrical board fails.
Who's affected?
The listed build window runs from August 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010, for Ecii buses in the 2009 and 2010 model years.
| 2010 Elkhart Ecii | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2009 Elkhart Ecii | electrical system |
| Units affected | 400 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
High resistance in the circuit board can overheat the board and increase the risk of a fire. Use the vehicle cautiously, and schedule the recall repair soon so the affected board is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Elkhart dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Elkhart Ecii is included in this recall.
- Contact Elkhart at 1-574-522-0246 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 14V048.
- Ask about the free circuit-board replacement for the electric door actuator, since damaged circuits can overheat.
- Bring the recall notice if Elkhart mailed one, and keep the repair paperwork for your files.
- Avoid using the bus if you smell smoke, see heat damage near the door actuator, or notice electrical trouble with the door system.
What happens at the repair
Elkhart has described the dealer fix: an Elkhart technician checks the A&M Systems electric door actuator circuit board and replaces any affected board. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Because the remedy status here does not confirm an open repair, do not assume appointment scheduling is available yet. When the repair is open, ask the dealer service desk to confirm the circuit board replacement applies to your VIN before the work begins.
Timeline
| February 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V048?
Recall 14V048 covers 400 2009-2010 Elkhart Ecii transit buses equipped with A&M Systems electric door actuators. Voltage spikes can damage actuator electrical components and create high resistance on the circuit board. Elkhart dealers replace the affected circuit board for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Elkhart Ecii is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V048. If it is, contact an Elkhart dealer to schedule the circuit board replacement. Reference recall number 14V048 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Elkhart dealers replace the affected electric door actuator circuit board free of charge. Elkhart lists owner assistance at 1-574-522-0246.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. High resistance in the electric door actuator circuit board can make the board overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The repair path is to have the affected circuit board replaced for free by an Elkhart dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V048000 |
|---|---|
| Elkhart customer service | 1-574-522-0246 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V048 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V048000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →