Eldorado National- California, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Eldorado National- California, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 29, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Electrical Door Actuator May Catch Fire
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Passport buses manufactured April 2, 2009, to June 30, 2010 and equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the actuator's circuit board to develop high resistance.
NHTSA ID: 15V716000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 58
Consequence Summary:
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15.52
October 29, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 MST and Transmark vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 30, 2007, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15V715000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Eldorado National-California will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected 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. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 27, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Axess, E-Z Rider II, and XHF vehicles manufactured July 1, 2007, to May 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
NHTSA ID: 15V316000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 599
Consequence Summary:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins has notified owners on behalf of Eldorado, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 4, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wire that Connects Starter to Alternator May Chafe
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passport HD vehicles manufactured May 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the power cable that connects the starter motor to the alternator may chafe on the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket.
NHTSA ID: 15V260000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 117
Consequence Summary:
If the wire chafes, the wire may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
ElDorado National has notified owners, and dealers will inspect & secure the wires to protect them from rubbing on the compressor bracket. Any wire that is damaged will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Owner's may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.56
March 17, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Tie Rod Nuts may be Incorrectly Torqued
ElDorado National-California, Inc. (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National E-Z Rider II and ElDorado National California Axess buses manufactured January 2, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
NHTSA ID: 15V155000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
ElDorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque and replace the parts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100