Eldorado Recalls Coaches with Ricon Wheelchair Lifts Due to Cracking Risk
Eldorado is recalling 2006-2014 coaches equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plate may crack, posing an injury risk.
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 structural defect in a wheelchair lift that poses a risk of injury to the operator if the platform falls, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Eldorado National-Kansas is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, Transtech, and Advantage coaches. These vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2006, and September 26, 2014, and are built on Ford E-350, E-450, E-550, or Chevrolet 3500 and 4500 chassis. The recall applies to coaches equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts (models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510).
The defect involves the platform side plate of the wheelchair lift, which may crack. If the side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Eldorado will notify owners to take their buses to a Ricon dealer or service center to install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners can contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELDORADO ADVANTAGE, AERO ELITE, AEROLITE, AEROTECH
- Brand
- ELDORADO
- Manufacturer
- Eldorado National- Kansas
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Coach / Bus
- Affected units
- 178
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 (5)
- ADVANTAGE
- AERO ELITE
- AEROLITE
- AEROTECH
- TRANSTECH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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