ENC AXESS 2011: EQUIPMENT
| Make : ENC | Model : AXESS | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 2010-10-01 - 2010-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V513000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2012-11-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-10-19 | Date Added to Database: 2012-10-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9 | ||
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Summary:
Eldorado National is recalling certain model year 2011 Axess and EZ Rider II Max buses, manufactured between October 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle"s" on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released. |
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Consequence:
In the event that the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective handles, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 1-937-596-7965 for more information. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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