Vehicle recall 09V427000 · October 22, 2009
Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite and 1 more model
The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 transit buses, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Consequence
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- Remedy
- Eldorado national will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or eldorado national warranty department at 1-800-955-9086.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 09V427000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 2009
- Filed by
- ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Owner notification
- October 22, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 482
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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