Defect Description For Recall
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2007 MST And Transmark Vehicles Manufactured January 1, 2006, To December 30, 2007, And Equipped With Certain Ricon Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 Wheelchair Lifts. The Affected Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
MST
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
15V715000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Move Out Of Position, The Stowed Platform May Have Excessive Movement Resulting In Failure Of The Platform Mounting. This Failure Could Cause The Wheel Chair Lift Platform To Fall Out Of The Vehicle When The Doors Are Opened, Increasing The Risk Of Injury For The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Eldorado National-California Will Notify Owners, And Ricon Dealers Will Inspect The Link Arms For Damage Or For Displaced Bearings. The Platform Will Be Inspected For Cracks. Any Damaged Parts Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 2, 2015. Owners May Contact Eldorado National Customer Service At 1-909-591-9557 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884. Note: These Buses And Wheelchair Lifts Were Subject To A Similar Recall In 2014. All Vehicles That Received That Recall Remedy Are Still Affected By This Recall As Well.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20071230
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20151202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151029