Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts, The Vertical Support Arms Were Improperly Welded.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
AEROTECH
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V175000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
During Passenger Operations It May Not Be Possible To Close The Lift Door Causing The Vehicle Interlocks To Remain Engaged Preventing Movement Of The Buses Or The Ability To Load Or Unload Passengers With Disabilities From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Ricon Is ConduCTIng This Recall (Please See 06E008000) And Will Replace The Two Vertical Arms Even If Only One Arm Is Cracked Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Eldorado At 909-591-9557 Or Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National
Start Of Manufacture
20050801
End Of Manufacture
20050930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Date Report Received
20060522