Vehicle recall 08V297000 · July 8, 2008
Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite and 3 more models
These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Eldorado national - kansas (enk) is recalling 1,258 my 2005-2008 aero elitte aerolite, aerotech, versa shuttle, and my 2006-2008 transtech buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Consequence
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Enk is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or enk at 1-800-850-1287.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V297000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2008
- Filed by
- ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,258
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Eldorado Aero Elite (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Eldorado Aerolite (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Eldorado Aerotech (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Eldorado Transtech (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Eldorado Versa Shuttle (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your Eldorado been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Eldorado dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.