The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V607000·Announced 2014-09-30

Eldorado MST and Transmark Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Defect

Eldorado is recalling 2006-2007 MST and Transmark buses because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.

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 defect in a wheelchair lift that could cause the platform to fall, posing a risk of injury to the operator. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, and the agency classification is not provided, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National-California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 MST and Transmark transit buses manufactured between January 1, 2006, and December 30, 2007. These vehicles are equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts (models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510).

The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. If the side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Eldorado National will notify owners to take the buses to a Ricon dealer or service center to install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO MST, TRANSMARK
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
18

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 (2)

  • MST
  • TRANSMARK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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