Recall 12V356000: 2007–2011 Eldorado Aerotech

Report received

Jul 25, 2012

Manufacturer

Thor industries

Potentially affected

2,215vehicles

Model years

2007–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Eldorado Aerotech0 complaints
• 2008 Eldorado Aerotech0 complaints
• 2009 Eldorado Aerotech1 complaints
• 2010 Eldorado Aerotech0 complaints
• 2011 Eldorado Aerotech0 complaints