Eldorado Aeroelite 290, Aerolite 210, Aerotech 200, Aerotech 270 and 1 more (2000-2006): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V658000 · Dec 15, 2008 · Texas Bus Sales
13
vehicles affected
13
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V658000
- Date
- Dec 15, 2008
- Maker
- Texas Bus Sales
- Units affected
- 13
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2000-2006
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
TEXAS BUS IS RECALLING 13 MY 2005 TURTLE TOP TERRA TRANSPORT, MY 2006 ELDORADO AEROELITE 290, MY 2001 AEROLITE 210, MY 2000 AEROTECH 200, AND MY 2005 AEROTECH 270 BUSES BUILT ON ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TEXAS BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR TEXAS BUS AT 1-713-681-3600.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado | Aeroelite 290 | 2006 |
| Eldorado | Aerolite 210 | 2001 |
| Eldorado | Aerotech 200 | 2000 |
| Eldorado | Aerotech 270 | 2005 |
| Turtle Top | Terra Transport | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V658000?
5 models: Eldorado Aeroelite 290 (2006), Eldorado Aerolite 210 (2001), Eldorado Aerotech 200 (2000) and 2 more, about 13 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V658000?
TEXAS BUS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR TEXAS BUS AT 1-713-681-3600.
What can happen?
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.