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2006 Eldorado AerotechProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Eldorado Aerotech, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 11 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls11Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Eldorado Aerotech has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

11 recalls

2006 Eldorado Aerotech recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-750 · Nov 12, 2015 · 2,978 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-610 · Sep 30, 2014 · 178 vehicles

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 7 more recalls
–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 08V-103 · Mar 7, 2008 · 210 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 07V-046 · Feb 12, 2007 · 315 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM IF THE USER IS BACKING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 06V-175 · May 22, 2006 · 8 vehicles

Risk. DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE BUSES OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Eldorado.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Aerotech year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aerotech median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Aerotech owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE BRAUN CORPORATION MILLENNIUM 917NL SERIES WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS HAVE HALOGEN PLATFORM LIGHTS MOUNTED TO THE LIFT ARMS. THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THESE LAMPS EXCEED 300 DEGREES. THE HEAT FROM THESE LAMPS HAVE BURNED THE OUTER GARMENTS OF SOME OF OUR BUS OPERATORS. THE HEAT PRODUCED FROM THESE LAMPS HAVE…
Complaint 10230336 · Jun 9, 2008 · 7,557 miles

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