Eldorado Transtech 2009
Model Transtech made in 2009 by Eldorado got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and power train.
Model 2009
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. | |||||||||||||||
10V352000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 09/01/2007 to 02/28/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 457 | 08/15/2010 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 07/27/2010 | 07/30/2010 | |||||||
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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
10V351000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 11/01/2007 to 02/28/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1167 | 08/15/2010 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 07/27/2010 | 07/30/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. the wheelchair lifts were to be equipped with a restraint buckle that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. in the recalled motorhomes, however, the interlock feature may not operate properly and the lift may operate even when the buckle is not latched. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The wheelchair may move during lift operation and the unsecured occupant, could be injured. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Eldorado national is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, or email at www.dmata@wabtec.com. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
09V021000 | ELDORADO NATIONAL | from 01/01/2007 to 10/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 730 | 03/26/2009 | MFR | ELDORADO NATIONAL | 01/15/2009 | 01/21/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Eldorado national - kansas (enk) is recalling 730 my 2008-2009 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle buses. some buses were built with driveline fasteners that may have been improperly torqued during assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If not tightened properly, the fasteners could come loose and cause loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the buses and if the torque values for the driveline fasteners are found to be out of tolerance, the fasteners will be adjusted to bring their torque value into the recommended tolerance range. the safety recall began on march 26, 2009. owners may contact 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 . |