Recall 08V-039: 2005–2007 Eldorado MST, 2005–2007 Eldorado MST II and 1 more
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 29, 2008, covering about 31 vehicles.
The problem
Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or eldorado national california at 1-937-596-6849.
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 | 08V039000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado MST | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Eldorado MST II | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Eldorado Transmark | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 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 08V-039?
Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How is recall 08V-039 fixed?
Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or eldorado national california at 1-937-596-6849.
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.