Recall 12V356000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2007-2011 ELDORADO AEROTECH
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,215 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V356000 |
| Manufacturer | THOR INDUSTRIES |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,215 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2007 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2007 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2008 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2008 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2008 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2009 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2009 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2010 ELDORADO AEROTECH, 2010 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2010 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2010 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2011 ELDORADO AEROLITE, 2011 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, 2011 ELDORADO TRANSTECH, 2011 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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Defect Description
Eldorado National - Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, and Transtech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Safety Consequence
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
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