AERO AEROLITE 2009: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
| Make : AERO | Model : AEROLITE | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V356000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2012-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-07-25 | Date Added to Database: 2012-07-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National-Kansas | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2215 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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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. |
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