Eldorado National is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerotech 240 buses manufactured May 2012, through October 2012. The affected buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn’t clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Eldorado National-Kansas – Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
| Report Received Date | 01/14/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V009000 |
| Consequence Summary | The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Eldorado National is working with Ricon to notify owners. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 1-785-827-1033 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 21 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V009000) |
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