2005–2008 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2005–2008 Eldorado Aerolite, 2005–2008 Eldorado Aerotech and 1 other model Recall: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 08V611000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Nov 24, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Eldorado Aero Elite recalls
- 2017–2018 Eldorado Advantage and 2 other models — Displays may revert back to the factory default settings…
- 2012–2018 Eldorado Advantage and 5 other models — Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the…
- 2011–2016 Eldorado Aero Elite — Intermediate side lamps may not stay illuminated when the…
- 2016 Eldorado Advantage and 2 other models — These vehicles have a component in the electrical power…
- 2006–2015 Eldorado Advantage and 6 other models — Affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may…
Other campaigns involving Eldorado vehicles
- 2023–2024 Champion Challenger and 9 other models — Unsecured brake lines may be damaged by contact with the…
- 2012–2023 Eldorado Arrivo and 1 other model — Red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (TWS)…
- 2019–2023 Eldorado Axess and 1 other model — Transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V611000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.