Recall 13V408 affects 1,765 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses for overheating door-header circuit boards. Repair is free at any franchised Eldorado dealer.
Eldorado is recalling 1,765 2010 Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses under recall 13V408 because voltage spikes can damage A&M Systems door-header circuit boards and create high resistance. That resistance can overheat the board and raise the risk of a fire; the Eldorado dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door header on the 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses is the electrical assembly tied to the passenger door area. These buses use A&M Systems door headers with model 3230 circuit boards. The board routes electrical signals through the door equipment so the door system receives the correct power and control commands.
On affected buses, voltage spikes can damage electrical components and circuits inside that board. Once damaged, the board can develop high resistance, which means electricity no longer flows through the circuit cleanly. A high-resistance circuit can overheat or stop sending the steady electrical signal the door equipment needs.
There is no warning sign before failure. NHTSA campaign 13V408 does not identify a warning light, sound, or other early symptom tied to this board problem.
Who's affected?
Covers the Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech bus lines, all tied to the same electrical equipment component.
| 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2010 Eldorado Aerolite | Electrical |
| 2010 Eldorado Aerotech | Electrical |
| Units affected | 1,765 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
High resistance in the door-header circuit board can overheat the board and increase the risk of a fire. Schedule the dealer inspection soon so any defective board can be replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Eldorado dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite, or Aerotech is included in this recall.
- Contact Eldorado customer service at 1-574-522-5000 to confirm the current dealer inspection path for the door-header circuit board.
- Ask for the free door-header inspection and circuit-board replacement that fixes the overheating fire risk from high electrical resistance.
- Bring the recall notice if Eldorado mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V408 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Eldorado's remedy calls for an Eldorado technician to inspect the door header and replace any defective model 3230 circuit board. The safety recall began on November 4, 2013. The current remedy status is not listed, so the dealer repair should be treated as free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is open through an Eldorado dealer.
Timeline
| September 6, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 4, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V408?
Recall 13V408 covers 1,765 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses with A&M Systems door headers that contain model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes can damage the circuit board, create high resistance, and lead to overheating, increasing fire risk. Eldorado dealers will inspect and replace defective boards for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Eldorado Aero Elite, Aerolite, or Aerotech is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V408. If it is, contact a franchised Eldorado dealer to schedule the door-header inspection. The dealer will replace any defective model 3230 circuit board free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Eldorado dealers will inspect the door header and replace any defective circuit board free of charge under recall 13V408.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overheating in the door-header circuit board, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall 13V408 says voltage spikes can damage electrical components and circuits, causing high resistance in the board. The free dealer repair is an inspection and replacement of any defective board.
When did Eldorado start the recall repair?
Eldorado began the safety recall on November 4, 2013. If your 2010 Eldorado bus is included, reference recall 13V408 when you call the dealer and ask for the free door-header circuit-board inspection and replacement process.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V408000 |
|---|---|
| Eldorado customer service | 1-574-522-5000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V408 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V408000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →