The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V715000·Announced 2015-10-29

Eldorado MST and Transmark Wheelchair Lift Recall for Bearing Defect

Eldorado is recalling 2006-2007 MST and Transmark vehicles with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts due to oversized pivot holes that may allow bearings to shift, risking platform failure.

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, increasing the risk of injury to the operator, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National-California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 MST and Transmark vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2006, and December 30, 2007. These vehicles are equipped with specific Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, or S5510 wheelchair lifts. The recall affects lifts with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too large, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement, which can result in the failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. The source notes that these vehicles were subject to a similar recall in 2014, and vehicles that received that previous remedy are still affected by this current recall.

Eldorado National-California will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and inspect the platform 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO MST, TRANSMARK
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
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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