Wednesday, May 24, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
ELDORADO / AERO ELITE 2006
ELDORADO / AEROTECH 2006
Manufacturer : ELDORADO NATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V175000 Mfg's Report Date : MAY 18, 2006
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence:
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE BUSES OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
ELDORADO WILL WORK WITH RICON AND REPLACE THE TWO LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO AT 909-591-9557 OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
ELDORADO / AERO ELITE 2006
ELDORADO / AEROTECH 2006
Manufacturer : ELDORADO NATIONAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V175000 Mfg's Report Date : MAY 18, 2006
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Consequence:
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE BUSES OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
ELDORADO WILL WORK WITH RICON AND REPLACE THE TWO LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO AT 909-591-9557 OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
