ELDORADO AXESS 2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V557000

Make Model Year
ELDORADO AXESS 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-07 2017-09-07 2017-09-11

Production Dates: 2015-08-01 - 2015-12-30

Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Eldorado National-California, Inc. "Eldorado National" is recalling certain 2015 35-foot and 40-foot Axess transit buses. The front suspension link rod clamps may not be properly torqued, allowing the link rod to loosen.

Consequence

A loose link rod can decrease steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp for proper torque, installing new bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2017. Owners may contact Eldorado National 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.