Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
AEROTECH
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V297000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20071231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1258
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Date Report Received
20080708
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404