Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Forest River Bus, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-02-23
- Owners notified
- 2024-04-01
Defect description
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Elkhart Coach ELKC transit buses. The brake lines may not be attached to the driver's side frame rail. Unsecured brake line may contact the rail, damaging the lines and causing a loss of brake pressure.
Safety risk
A loss of brake pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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 Phone Number 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1741.