Eldorado Versa Shuttle 2009
Model Versa Shuttle made in 2009 by Eldorado got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||