Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #08V297000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V297000 by Eldorado National-kansas. Includes 1,258 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V297000
Manufacturer: Eldorado National-kansas
Report Received Date: 2008-07-08T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 1,258

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dwxu~83zj.7akj
NHTSA ID: 08V297000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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