Defect Description For Recall
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2014 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, Transtech, And Advantage Coaches Manufactured January 1, 2006, To September 26, 2014, And Built On Ford E-350, E-450 And E-550 Chassis, And Chevrolet 3500 And 4500 Chassis, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
ADVANTAGE
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
14V610000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Eldorado Will Notify Owners To Take Buses To A Ricon Dealer Or Service Center Who Will Install Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 20, 2014. Owners May Contact Eldorado Customer Service At 1-800-955-9086 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National- Kansas
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20140926
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
178
Date Owners Notified
20141020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Date Report Received
20140930