2005 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs
09V427000 Oct 22, 2009
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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-... Read more
09V265000 Jul 10, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004-2005 AERO ELITE TRANSIT BUSES BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 12, 2004 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES MAY CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE AS THE ENGINE ROCKS.
Consequence
CONTINUED CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE DIPSTICK TUBE COULD ABRADE THE BRAKE LINE. THIS ABRASION COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO BREAK AND LEAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE 09V-114. DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL CORRECT THE CHASSIS IF FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
08V611000 Nov 24, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 M... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
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.
08V297000 Jul 8, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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, "P... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
2016-0001_F550 A
Mar 3, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Steel Plate Installation/Cab Crack Repair. If there is cracking in the A-pillar area of the OEM cab sheet steel and the steel reinforcement plate is being added follow the steps below.
2016-0001_F550 A
Mar 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Steel Plate Installation/Cab Crack Repair. If there is cracking in the A-pillar area of the OEM cab sheet steel and the steel reinforcement plate is being added follow the steps below.
2011-0303_V1
Mar 3, 2011
160000 STRUCTURE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) OUTLINES THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF INTERIOR PLY-LAYER OF VERTICEL MATERIAL DUE TO WATER LEAKS, AND THE VERTICELL PLY-LAYER BECOMES DAMAGED.
2011-0303_V1
Mar 3, 2011
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) OUTLINES THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF INTERIOR PLY-LAYER OF VERTICEL MATERIAL DUE TO WATER LEAKS, AND THE VERTICELL PLY-LAYER BECOMES DAMAGED.
ELDORADO AERO ELITE — All Years Overview
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