NHTSA Recall 08V297000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
ELDORADO NATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,258 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Eldorado Aero Elite.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V297000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V297000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.