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Vehicle recall 13V009000 · January 14, 2013

2012 Eldorado Aerotech 240

The affected buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable.

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 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V009000
Reported to NHTSA
January 14, 2013
Filed by
Eldorado National- Kansas
Owner notification
March 8, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
21
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 13V009000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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