Recall 12V356000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ELDORADO | AERO ELITE |
| 2007 | ELDORADO | AEROLITE |
| 2007 | ELDORADO | AEROTECH |
| 2007 | ELDORADO | TRANSTECH |
| 2008 | ELDORADO | AERO ELITE |
| 2008 | ELDORADO | AEROLITE |
| 2008 | ELDORADO | AEROTECH |
| 2008 | ELDORADO | TRANSTECH |
| 2009 | ELDORADO | AERO ELITE |
| 2009 | ELDORADO | AEROLITE |
| 2009 | ELDORADO | AEROTECH |
| 2009 | ELDORADO | TRANSTECH |
| 2010 | ELDORADO | AERO ELITE |
| 2010 | ELDORADO | AEROLITE |
| 2010 | ELDORADO | AEROTECH |
| 2010 | ELDORADO | TRANSTECH |
| 2011 | ELDORADO | AERO ELITE |
| 2011 | ELDORADO | AEROLITE |
| 2011 | ELDORADO | AEROTECH |
| 2011 | ELDORADO | TRANSTECH |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.