Eldorado Transtech 2011

Model Transtech made in 2011 by Eldorado got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12V356000THOR INDUSTRIES V (Vehicle)221509/14/2012ODIELDORADO NATIONAL07/25/201207/26/2012
Defect SummaryEldorado 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 SummaryA 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 SummaryEldorado 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.
NotesOwners 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.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11V243000ELDORADO NATIONALfrom 01/01/2006 to 03/30/2011V (Vehicle)433304/29/2011MFRELDORADO NATIONAL04/19/201104/20/2011
Defect SummaryEldorado 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 SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryCarrier 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.
NotesOwners 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 .