2005 Eldorado MST II recalls and problems
The 2005 Eldorado MST II has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Eldorado dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Eldorado MST II vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Eldorado MST II recalls
Recall 10V-119: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Eldorado national - california has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2005-2010 transit buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Fix: Eldorado national - california is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].
Recall 08V-039: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or eldorado national california at 1-937-596-6849.
Recall 08V-043: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: 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.
Other Eldorado MST II years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Eldorado MST II have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Eldorado MST II: 10V-119 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-039 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-043 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Eldorado recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Eldorado dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.