ELDORADO AXESS 2013: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V012000

Make Model Year
ELDORADO AXESS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-08 2016-01-14 2016-01-14

Production Dates: 2015-04-10 - 2015-10-14

Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 897

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Eldorado National-California , Inc. "Eldorado" is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Axess and EZRM, 2011-2015 XHF, and 2014-2016 Arrivo vehicles equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Consequence

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.