Recall 07V-593: 2006 Eldorado Escort RE, 2006 Eldorado MST and 2 more
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 21, 2007, covering about 25 vehicles.
The problem
Certain buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
The risk
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
The fix
Eldorado is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed (Please see 06e094). Owners may contact eldorado at 1-909-591-9557 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V593000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Escort RE | 2006 | All years |
| Eldorado MST | 2006 | All years |
| Eldorado MST II | 2006 | All years |
| Eldorado Transmark | 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-593?
Certain buses equipped with braun platform lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the threshold.
How is recall 07V-593 fixed?
Eldorado is working with braun corporation to have the doorway lift fixed (Please see 06e094). Owners may contact eldorado at 1-909-591-9557 or braun corporation at 1-800-946-7513.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.