Eldorado recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Eldorado National - Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, and Transtech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
What could happen
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicles covered
- Eldorado Aero Elite 2007–2011
- Eldorado Aerolite 2007–2011
- Eldorado Aerotech 2007–2011
- Eldorado Transtech 2007–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V356000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Thor Industries
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 25, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 14, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,215
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Eldorado / Goshen recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Aug 31, 2018
- Eldorado / Krystal recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 12, 2015
- Eldorado recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 30, 2014
- Eldorado recall: Equipment Apr 19, 2011
- Eldorado recall: Wheels Aug 6, 2010
- Eldorado recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jul 27, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.