2024 Elkhart Elkc Recall: Brake lines may not be attached to the driver's side frame rail
NHTSA campaign 24V136000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Feb 23, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of brake pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V136000 (manufacturer number 05-1741). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.