Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #10V352000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V352000 by Eldorado National-kansas. Includes 457 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP FUNCTION SWITCH, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle motorhomes equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lifts contain defective software that controls the lift up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. The continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Eldorado national is working with ricon and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V352000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National-kansas

Report Received Date: 2010-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/up function switch

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 457

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle motorhomes equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lifts contain defective software that controls the lift up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. The continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Consequence Summary: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Eldorado national is working with ricon and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V352000

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