2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to wheelchair lift equipment and mobility aids. There are no reported complaints regarding engine, safety, or comfort features.
A total of six recalls affect various components, primarily involving adaptive mobility equipment and one related to the air conditioning system. The recalls address defects in wheelchair lifts and their operational safety as well as a fire risk with the air conditioning unit.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift restraint buckle. (NHTSA Recall 10V351000) Affects 1,167 vehicles from model years 2008 to 2010. The interlock feature that prevents the lift from operating unless the buckle is latched may fail, allowing the lift to move with an unlatched buckle. This poses a risk of injury to unsecured occupants. The fix involves a warning decal and a DVD training aid provided by Ricon starting August 2010.
- Wheelchair lift software defect. (NHTSA Recall 10V352000) Affects 457 vehicles from model years 2008 to 2010. Defective software may cause the lift to continue moving upward about one second after the control switch is released, possibly causing the platform to stop at a dangerous angle. This could lead to falls or tipping. Ricon authorized dealers perform repairs, starting August 2010, and provide instructional materials.
- Air conditioner fuse holder. (NHTSA Recall 11V243000) Affects 4,333 buses from model years 2007 to 2011. The fuse may loosen causing high resistance and arcing that could melt the fuse holder and result in a vehicle fire. Carrier supplies retrofit kits and repair instructions free of charge. Recall began April 2011.
- Roll stop latch on lifts. (NHTSA Recall 12V356000) Affects 2,215 vehicles from model years 2007 to 2011. Roll stop latches on Braun wheelchair lifts may become misaligned or bent, potentially allowing a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the latch. This risks fall injuries when the lift is elevated. Dealers repair vehicles at no cost. Recall began September 2012.
- Cracking of wheelchair lift platform side plates. (NHTSA Recall 14V610000) Affects 178 vehicles from model years 2006 to 2014. Side plates may crack causing the platform to detach and fall when doors open, risking injury. Ricon dealers install supplemental support bumpers or replace cracked platforms free of charge. Recall began October 2014.
- Wheelchair lift pivot hole size. (NHTSA Recall 15V750000) Affects 2,978 vehicles from model years 2006 to 2015. Folding link arms may have oversized pivot holes allowing bearings to move out of position, risking platform mounting failure and possible fall of the lift platform. Repairs include inspection and replacement of damaged parts at no cost. Recall began December 2015 and affects vehicles previously repaired under a 2014 recall.
Owners who encounter repeated repairs related to wheelchair lift defects or unresolved recall issues may want to review their rights under state lemon laws due to potential safety risks and vehicle malfunctions.
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
11328
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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.
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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.
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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.
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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.
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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.
2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH
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.