The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V119000·Announced 2010-03-25

Eldorado Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Restraint Belt Defect

Eldorado National is recalling certain transit buses because the wheelchair lift restraint belt may not latch securely, posing an injury risk to users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural safety defect in a vehicle lift where the restraint mechanism may fail to engage, posing a risk of injury to occupants, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National - California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Eldorado XHF, Transmark, Escort RE-A, and MST II transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with Ricon Public Use Lifts that have a defect in the restraint belt design.

The restraint belt is intended to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. However, it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears latched, allowing the operator to run the lift. If the belt is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, which could result in injury.

Ricon will handle the remedy for this campaign. Customers will be provided with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The recall was expected to begin during May 2010. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO XHF, TRANSMARK, ESCORT RE-A, MST II
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
34

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • XHF
  • TRANSMARK
  • ESCORT RE-A
  • MST II

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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