Defect Description For Recall
Eldorado National – California (Enc) Is Recalling 21 My 2005-2007 MST, MST Ii And Transmark Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured From April 2005 To June 2007. The Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift System Accessible For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
MST II
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V043000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
ENC Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lift (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-800-322-2884Or ENC At 1-937-596-6849.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National – California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20070630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080129
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403