2005 Eldorado Aerolite recalls and problems
The 2005 Eldorado Aerolite has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Eldorado dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Eldorado Aerolite vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Eldorado Aerolite recalls
Recall 09V-427: Interior Lighting
Problem: Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 transit buses, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Fix: Eldorado national will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or eldorado national warranty department at 1-800-955-9086.
Recall 08V-611: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Eldorado national (Enk) is recalling 850 my 2005-2008 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, and my 2006-2008 transtech buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Enk is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or enk at 1-800-850-1287.
Recall 08V-297: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
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.
Other Eldorado Aerolite years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Eldorado Aerolite have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Eldorado Aerolite: 09V-427 (interior lighting), 08V-611 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-297 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Eldorado recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Eldorado dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.