NHTSA Recall 08V656000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
TEXAS BUS SALES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Eldorado Aeroelite 290.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V656000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | December 12, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Texas bus is recalling 13 my 2005 turtle top terra transport, my 2006 eldorado aeroelite 290, my 2001 aerolite 210, my 2000 aerotech 200, and my 2005 aerotech 270 buses built on eldorado national - kansas chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles 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
Texas bus 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 texas bus at 1-713-681-3600.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V656000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Aeroelite 290 | 2006 |
| Eldorado Aerolite 210 | 2001 |
| Eldorado Aerotech 200 | 2000 |
| Eldorado Aerotech 270 | 2005 |
| Turtle Top Terra Transport | 2005 |
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.