Recall 15V-750: 2006–2015 Eldorado Advantage, 2006–2015 Eldorado Aero Elite and 5 more
Eldorado National- Kansas recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 12, 2015, covering about 2,978 vehicles.
The problem
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerotech, AeroElite, Aerolite, Advantage, Transtech, and Krystal shuttle buses and model year 2006-2014 VersaShuttle shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
The risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix
Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-785-827-1033, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
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 | 15V750000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Advantage | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Krystal Shuttle Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | 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 15V-750?
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerotech, AeroElite, Aerolite, Advantage, Transtech, and Krystal shuttle buses and model year 2006-2014 VersaShuttle shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
How is recall 15V-750 fixed?
Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-785-827-1033, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
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.