2008 Eldorado Aero Elite: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite. The newest campaign is 15V750000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Nov 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V750000, in the NHTSA record

Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-785-827-1033, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 15,990 units in total.

15V75000012 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
14V61000030 Sep 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
12V35600025 Jul 2012Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
11V24300019 Apr 2011Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
10V35100027 Jul 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
10V35200027 Jul 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
10V0380003 Feb 2010Exterior Lighting
09V42700022 Oct 2009Interior Lighting
09V02100015 Jan 2009Power Train / Driveline
08V61100024 Nov 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V2990008 Jul 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V2970008 Jul 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

15V750000Received 12 Nov 2015. 2,978 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerotech, AeroElite, Aerolite, Advantage, Transtech, and Krystal shuttle buses and model year 2006-2014 VersaShuttle shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-785-827-1033, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Report filed by Eldorado National- Kansas. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2015.
14V610000Received 30 Sep 2014. 178 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, Transtech, and Advantage coaches manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and built on Ford E-350, E-450 and E-550 chassis, and Chevrolet 3500 and 4500 chassis, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Report filed by Eldorado National- Kansas. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 2014.
12V356000Received 25 Jul 2012. 2,215 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by THOR INDUSTRIES. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2012.
11V243000Received 19 Apr 2011. 4,333 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and transtech buses manufactured from january 2006, through march 2011 and equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Carrier will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2011.
10V351000Received 27 Jul 2010. 1,167 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. The wheelchair lifts were to be equipped with a restraint buckle that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. In the recalled motorhomes, however, the interlock feature may not operate properly and the lift may operate even when the buckle is not latched.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The wheelchair may move during lift operation and the unsecured occupant, could be injured.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, or email at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2010.
10V352000Received 27 Jul 2010. 457 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle motorhomes equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lifts contain defective software that controls the lift up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. The continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is working with ricon and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. Ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2010.
10V038000Received 3 Feb 2010. 1,227 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and trans tech buses equipped with grote industries LED lamp markers. Moisture can enter the lamp housing which can lead to the failure of the lamps, including overheating, melting, and, potentially, a fire.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the LED marker free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-800-955-9086.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2010.
09V427000Received 22 Oct 2009. 482 units.
Interior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2009.
09V021000Received 15 Jan 2009. 730 units.
Power Train / Driveline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national - kansas (enk) is recalling 730 my 2008-2009 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle buses. Some buses were built with driveline fasteners that may have been improperly torqued during assembly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If not tightened properly, the fasteners could come loose and cause loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the buses and if the torque values for the driveline fasteners are found to be out of tolerance, the fasteners will be adjusted to bring their torque value into the recommended tolerance range. The safety recall began on march 26, 2009. Owners may contact enk at 1-800-850-1287.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Mar 2009.
08V611000Received 24 Nov 2008. 850 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national (enk) is recalling 850 my 2005-2008 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, and my 2006-2008 transtech buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Enk is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or enk at 1-800-850-1287.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 May 2009.
08V299000Received 8 Jul 2008. 115 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Eldorado national is recalling 115 my 2007-2008 aero elite buses built on general motors 560 chassis and equipped with intermotive gateway 401 module interlock harness. These buses have been found to exhibit extreme voltage spikes during engine cranking. These extreme spikes can damage the diode in the harness near the shift lock solenoid connector. If the diode fails in the shorted condition, the gateway 401 module can be damaged.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this occurs, the shift lock solenoid may not engage. If this lock does not engage, the vehicle will have the ability to move while the wheelchair lift is deployed which may result in personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Intermotive is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08e004). Intermotive will replace the defective harness free of charge. Owners may contact intermotive at 1-800-969-6080 or eldorado national at 800-850-1287.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 May 2009.
08V297000Received 8 Jul 2008. 1,258 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by ELDORADO NATIONAL.

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Recall Register. 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/eldorado/aero-elite/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Eldorado National- Kansas

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite?: 15,990 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Eldorado Aero Elite have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Eldorado Aero Elite, model years 2002 to 2018. 12 of them name the 2008 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.