Recall 08V297000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2005-2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,258 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V297000 |
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,258 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2005 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE, 2005 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2005 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2006 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2006 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE, 2006 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2006 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2006 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2007 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE, 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2007 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2007 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2007 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2008 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2008 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2008 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2008 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE
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Defect Description
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS (ENK) IS RECALLING 1,258 MY 2005-2008 AERO ELITTE AEROLITE, AEROTECH, VERSA SHUTTLE, AND MY 2006-2008 TRANSTECH BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
ENK IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR ENK AT 1-800-850-1287.
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