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2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH RECALL - #08V297000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS (ENK) IS RECALLING 1,258 MY 2005-2008 AERO ELITTE AEROLITE, AEROTECH, VERSA SHUTTLE, AND MY 2006-2008 TRANSTECH BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES 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.

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Vehicle 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Manufacturer ELDORADO NATIONAL Manufactured between 4/1/2005 - 12/31/2007 Recalled on 7/8/2008 Influenced by ELDORADO NATIONAL Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 1,258 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Description ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS (ENK) IS RECALLING 1,258 MY 2005-2008 AERO ELITTE AEROLITE, AEROTECH, VERSA SHUTTLE, AND MY 2006-2008 TRANSTECH BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES 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. Consequences THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. Corrective action ENK 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 ENK AT 1-800-850-1287. 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. See also 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for WHEELS 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY