Eldorado Aerotech 240 (2012) – 13V009000

Defect Description For Recall

Eldorado National Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Aerotech 240 Buses Manufactured May 2012, Through October 2012. The Affected Buses Are Equipped With A Ricon Manufactured Wheelchair Lift Which Has An Optional Armored Pendant Cable. The Cable May Have Been Installed Such That It Doesn’T Clear The Wheelchair Lift And Without A ProteCTIve Cover, Or A Misinstalled ProteCTIve Cover.

Make Of Vehicle

ELDORADO

Model Of Vehicle

AEROTECH 240

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

13V009000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

The Cable May Contact The Power Lug At The Base Of The Wheel Chair Lift Causing A Short Circuit That Could Result In A Fire.

Fix Defect

Eldorado National Is Working With Ricon To Notify Owners. Ricon Will Provide A Supplemental Cover Kit With InstruCTIons, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Eldorado National At 1-785-827-1033 Or Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eldorado National- Kansas

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

21

Date Owners Notified

20130308

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Eldorado National-Kansas

Date Report Received

20130114

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard