Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #13V009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V009000 by Eldorado National-kansas. Affecting model year 2012 aerotech 240 buses manufactured may 2012, through october 2012 Includes 21 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012 aerotech 240 buses manufactured may 2012, through october 2012

Defect Summary

Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2012 aerotech 240 buses manufactured may 2012, through october 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Corrective Action

Eldorado national is working with ricon to notify owners. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. owners may contact eldorado national at 1-785-827-1033 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V009000
Report Received Date: 2013-01-14T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2012 aerotech 240 buses manufactured may 2012, through october 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Consequence Summary: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Eldorado national is working with ricon to notify owners. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. owners may contact eldorado national at 1-785-827-1033 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-xk8e~h6cn-7nmm
NHTSA ID: 13V009000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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