ELDORADO AXESS 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V697000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ELDORADO | AXESS | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-27 | 2016-09-27 |
Production Dates: 2016-05-01 - 2016-09-20
Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Eldorado National-California, Inc. "Eldorado" is recalling certain model year 2016 Axess transit buses manufactured May 1, 2016, to September 20, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557. Note: Eldorado is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
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.
