NHTSA Recall 18V583000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Eldorado National-Kansas reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 244 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Eldorado Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V583000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 31, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 24, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Eldorado Aerotech, Aero Elite, Transtech, Advantage, World Trans and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Safety risk
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Eldorado will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
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 18V583000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Advantage | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Eldorado World Trans | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Goshen Impulse | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.