NHTSA Campaign Id 14V269000; Date: May. 21, 2014
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2012 Eldorado Aerotech 240; 2013 Eldorado Aerotech 240; 2014 Eldorado Aerotech 240
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Eldorado National- Kansas
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:Eldorado national-kansas inc. (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 aerotech 240 vehicles, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
How to Fix:Eldorado will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2014. Owners may contact eldorado customer service at 1-800-850-1287 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall. Admin@wabtec. Com. Eldorado's number for this recall is 14e-010.
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: Jul 17, 2014
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