Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V039000 Reported January 29, 2008

Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon

Q: What is recall 08V039000?

NHTSA recall 08V039000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on January 29, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 31 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Eldorado National- California, Inc. · N/A · 31 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V039000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 29, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V039000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 08V039000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V039000?

NHTSA recall 08V039000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on January 29, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 31 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V039000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.