Recall 08V-656: 2006 Eldorado Aeroelite 290, 2001 Eldorado Aerolite 210 and 3 more
TEXAS BUS SALES recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 12, 2008, covering about 13 vehicles.
The problem
Texas bus is recalling 13 my 2005 turtle top terra transport, my 2006 eldorado aeroelite 290, my 2001 aerolite 210, my 2000 aerotech 200, and my 2005 aerotech 270 buses built on eldorado national - kansas chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles 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
Texas bus 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 texas bus at 1-713-681-3600.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TEXAS BUS SALES |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V656000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Aeroelite 290 | 2006 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerolite 210 | 2001 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech 200 | 2000 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech 270 | 2005 | All years |
| Turtle Top Terra Transport | 2005 | 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-656?
Texas bus is recalling 13 my 2005 turtle top terra transport, my 2006 eldorado aeroelite 290, my 2001 aerolite 210, my 2000 aerotech 200, and my 2005 aerotech 270 buses built on eldorado national - kansas chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles 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-656 fixed?
Texas bus 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 texas bus at 1-713-681-3600.
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.