2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to adaptive mobility equipment, specifically wheelchair lifts, as reflected in the recalls. Other recalls involve exterior lighting and air conditioning components.
There are seven recalls affecting various systems on the 2008 Aero Elite, primarily adaptive mobility equipment, exterior lighting, and appliances. The recalls address safety concerns involving wheelchair lifts and other equipment malfunctions. Repair procedures, including replacements and software updates, are provided free of charge by authorized service providers.
- Wheelchair lift interlock failure. Recall 10V351000 affecting 1,167 vehicles reports that the restraint buckle interlock may fail, allowing the lift to operate when the buckle is unlatched. This can cause the wheelchair to move unexpectedly, risking occupant injury. The remedy includes a warning decal and training aid.
- Wheelchair lift software defect. Recall 10V352000 affecting 457 vehicles involves defective software that may cause the lift to overtravel upward by about 1 second. This can result in the platform stopping at a dangerous angle, increasing the risk of tipping or falling. Repairs include updated operating instructions and training aids.
- Exterior LED lamp failure. Recall 10V038000 affecting 1,227 vehicles covers Grote Industries LED marker lamps that may admit moisture, causing lamp failure, overheating, melting, and the potential for fire. Dealers will replace the lamps free of charge.
- Air conditioner fuse arcing. Recall 11V243000 affecting 4,333 vehicles addresses Carrier GENV EM-1 evaporator units where loose fuses can cause high resistance and arcing, possibly resulting in a fire. Owners are notified to obtain retrofit kits and repairs are free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift roll stop latch defect. Recall 12V356000 covering 2,215 vehicles finds that Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lift roll stop latches may bend or misalign, allowing the occupant to bypass the latch, risking falls from elevated lifts. Dealers repair the defect free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift platform side plate cracking. Recall 14V610000 affecting 178 vehicles involves Ricon wheelchair lifts where platform side plates may crack, causing the platform to separate and fall when lift doors open. Supplemental support bumpers are installed or cracked platforms replaced at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift folding link arm failure. Recall 15V750000 impacting 2,978 vehicles relates to Ricon lifts with pivot holes that may be too large, causing bearing movement and potential platform mounting failure. Inspections and part replacements are performed free of charge, including for vehicles that had a related recall in 2014.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a knowledgeable attorney can help determine the appropriate course of action.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
12555
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
2978 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerotech, AeroElite, Aerolite, Advantage, Transtech, and Krystal shuttle buses and model year 2006-2014 VersaShuttle shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
178 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, Transtech, and Advantage coaches manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and built on Ford E-350, E-450 and E-550 chassis, and Chevrolet 3500 and 4500 chassis, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
2215 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: 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.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
4333 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 AEROTECH, AEROLITE, AERO ELITE, 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.
Risk: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
1227 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
457 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: 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.
2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
1167 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Risk: THE WHEELCHAIR MAY MOVE DURING LIFT OPERATION AND THE UNSECURED OCCUPANT, COULD BE INJURED.
Complaints
No complaints found.