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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V351000

2008 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Aerolite | 2009 Eldorado Aerolite | 2010 Eldorado Aerolite | 2009 Eldorado Aero Elite | 2008 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2010 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2009 Eldorado Transtech | 2009 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2009 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite | 2010 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published July 30, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 27, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V351000, published July 30, 2010 and initiated July 27, 2010. Recalling firm: Eldorado National-Kansas; 2008 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Aerolite | 2009 Eldorado Aerolite | 2010 Eldorado Aerolite | 2009 Eldorado Aero Elite | 2008 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2010 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2009 Eldorado Transtech | 2009 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2009 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite | 2010 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 AERO ELITE, AEROLITE, AEROTECH, TRANSTECH, AND VERSA SHUTTLE MOTORHOMES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WERE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A RESTRAINT BUCKLE THAT HAS AN INTERLOCK FEATURE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM OPERATING IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHED. IN THE RECALLED MOTORHOMES, HOWEVER, THE INTERLOCK FEATURE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE LIFT MAY OPERATE EVEN WHEN THE BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHED.

What to do

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-060. RICON WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-322-2884, OR EMAIL AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.

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Recall details

Brand
ELDORADO
Model
AEROTECH
Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Lot
2008 ELDORADO AEROTECH | 2008 ELDORADO TRANSTECH | 2010 ELDORADO AEROTECH | 2008 ELDORADO AEROLITE | 2009 ELDORADO AEROLITE | 2010 ELDORADO AEROLITE | 2009 ELDORADO AERO ELITE | 2008 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE | 2010 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE | 2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH | 2009 ELDORADO VERSA SHUTTLE | 2009 ELDORADO AEROTECH | 2008 ELDORADO AERO ELITE | 2010 ELDORADO TRANSTECH | 2010 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Aerolite | 2009 Eldorado Aerolite | 2010 Eldorado Aerolite | 2009 Eldorado Aero Elite | 2008 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2010 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2009 Eldorado Transtech | 2009 Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2009 Eldorado Aerotech | 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite | 2010 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V351000 on July 30, 2010. Reported hazard: ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 AERO ELITE, AEROLITE, AEROTECH, TRANSTECH, AND VERSA SHUTTLE MOTORHOMES FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WERE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A RESTRAINT BUCKLE THAT HAS AN INTERLOCK FEATURE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM OPERATING IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHED. IN THE RECALLED MOTORHOMES, HOWEVER, THE INTERLOCK FEATURE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND THE LIFT MAY OPERATE EVEN WHEN THE BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHED.

What should I do if I have this product?

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-060. RICON WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-322-2884, OR EMAIL AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ELDORADO. Model: AEROTECH.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)