NHTSA Recall 08V656000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V656000; Date: Dec. 12, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Eldorado Aeroelite 290; 2001 Eldorado Aerolite 210; 2000 Eldorado Aerotech 200; 2005 Eldorado Aerotech 270; 2005 Turtle Top Terra Transport
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Texas Bus Sales
Affected Units:: 13
Recall Summary:
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles. " the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How to Fix:
Texas bus is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or texas bus at 1-713-681-3600.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 2009
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