The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V269000·Announced 2014-05-21

Eldorado Aerotech 240 Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Cable Fire Risk

Eldorado is recalling 2012-2014 Aerotech 240 vehicles because a wheelchair lift cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a short circuit, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National-Kansas Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Aerotech 240 vehicles. The recall affects vehicles equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts that have an optional armored pendant cable. The defect involves the armored cable potentially being positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

If the cable does not clear the lift, it may contact the power lug. If the cable does not have a nonconductive cover, or if the cover is improperly installed, a short circuit may occur. This short circuit could result in a fire.

The recall began on July 17, 2014. Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon will send a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-850-1287 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Eldorado's number for this recall is 14E-010.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO AEROTECH 240
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- Kansas
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
28

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AEROTECH 240

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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