NHTSA Recall 08V043000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Eldorado Mst.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V043000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | January 29, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V043000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Mst | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Eldorado Mst II | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Eldorado Transmark | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.