NHTSA Recall 13V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V009000; Date: Jan. 14, 2013
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Eldorado Aerotech 240
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Eldorado National- Kansas
Affected Units:: 21
Recall Summary:
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2012 aerotech 240 buses manufactured may 2012, through October 2012. The affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
How to Fix:
Eldorado national is working with ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-785-827-1033 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 8, 2013
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