Eldorado National- California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V043000 by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Includes 21 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V043000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-01-29T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9xxj_6eit~9y25

NHTSA ID: 08V043000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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