NHTSA Recall 12V356000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
THOR INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,215 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Eldorado Aero Elite.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V356000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 25, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V356000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.