Recall 08V-297: 2005–2008 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2005–2008 Eldorado Aerolite and 3 more
ELDORADO NATIONAL recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 8, 2008, covering about 1,258 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V297000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-297?
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.
How is recall 08V-297 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.