Eldorado Transtech 2007
Model Transtech made in 2007 by Eldorado got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and exterior lighting.
Model 2007
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V356000 | THOR INDUSTRIES | V (Vehicle) | 2215 | 09/14/2012 | ODI | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 07/25/2012 | 07/26/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Eldorado national - kansas (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 14, 2012. owners may contact eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot braun at 1-800-488-0359. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V243000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 01/01/2006 to 03/30/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 4333 | 04/29/2011 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 04/19/2011 | 04/20/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aeroelite, and transtech buses manufactured from january 2006, through march 2011 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V370000 | EL DORADO R.V. INC. | from 11/01/2006 to 07/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 246 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 08/06/2010 | 08/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Eldorado national - kansas is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transtech buses. these vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect wheel well profile cutout. the smaller profile results in a reduced clearance between the wheel well rubber molding attachment screws and the bus | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A tire failure could result in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure they have the correct rear wheel well profile. if a bus is found to have the incorrect profile, the wheel well opening will be cut to the correct profile to ensure proper clearance to the tire. additionally, new fasteners will be installed attaching the wheel well rubber molding. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 16, 2010. owners may contact eldorado national- kansas 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 . | |||||||||||||||