Eldorado Transtech 2006
Model Transtech made in 2006 by Eldorado got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, exterior lighting.
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V611000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 04/01/2005 to 04/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 850 | 05/14/2009 | ODI | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 11/24/2008 | 11/25/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Eldorado national (enk) is recalling 850 my 2005-2008 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, and my 2006-2008 transtech buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Enk is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or enk at 1-800-850-1287. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 08V103000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 07/01/2006 to 10/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 210 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 03/07/2008 | 03/07/2008 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Eldorado is recalling 210 my 2006-2007 aero elite, aerotech, aerolite and transtech buses equipped with braun platform lifts for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, 'platform lift installations in motor vehicles.' the threshold warning systems of the wheelchair lifts do not conform to the threshold warning signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Braun will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact eldorado at 1-937-596-6849 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V297000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1258 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 07/08/2008 | 07/08/2008 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V038000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 01/01/2006 to 08/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1227 | 03/31/2010 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 02/03/2010 | 02/03/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and trans tech buses equipped with grote industries led lamp markers. moisture can enter the lamp housing which can lead to the failure of the lamps, including overheating, melting, and, potentially, a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a fire, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the led marker free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. owners may contact eldorado national at 1-800-955-9086. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||