no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
2009 Eldorado AerotechProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Eldorado Aerotech, most often about the fuel system, other. It is covered by 10 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Eldorado Aerotech has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, other
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2009 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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.
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Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. 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…
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE WHEELCHAIR MAY MOVE DURING LIFT OPERATION AND THE UNSECURED OCCUPANT, COULD BE INJURED.
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Interior lighting
Risk. A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
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Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. OVERHEATING OF THE CONDENSER UNIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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Equipment
Risk. IF THE COVER FASTENERS FAIL TO SECURELY FASTEN THE COVER IN PLACE, IT MAY BECOME DETACHED DURING BUS OPERATION, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH OR CAUSE INJURY TO…
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Power train: driveline
Risk. IF NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE FASTENERS COULD COME LOOSE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
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
2009 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 fuel system, other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLED ON CUMMINS 5.9L NATURAL GAS ENGINES EASILY FOULS WITH COMPRESSOR CARRY OVER OIL AND THE VEHICLE STALLS, SPUTTERS, AND CAN NOT OBTAIN MINIMUM ROAD SPEED. BUSES SO EQUIPPED WITH THIS ENGINE HAVE STALLED REPEATEDLY IN DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. CUMMINS…
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