Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13V009000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V009000?
NHTSA recall 13V009000 was issued by Eldorado National-kansas on January 14, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 21 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V009000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.