Recall 14V-610: 2006–2014 Eldorado Advantage, 2006–2014 Eldorado Aero Elite and 3 more
Eldorado National- Kansas recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Sep 30, 2014, covering about 178 vehicles.
The problem
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, Transtech, and Advantage coaches manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and built on Ford E-350, E-450 and E-550 chassis, and Chevrolet 3500 and 4500 chassis, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix
Eldorado will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Eldorado National- Kansas |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V610000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Advantage | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | 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 14V-610?
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, Transtech, and Advantage coaches manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and built on Ford E-350, E-450 and E-550 chassis, and Chevrolet 3500 and 4500 chassis, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
How is recall 14V-610 fixed?
Eldorado will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.