ENC AXESS 2017: SEAT BELTS

Make : ENC Model : AXESS Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-12-20 - 2017-07-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V685000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-01 Date Received by ODI: 2017-10-27 Date Added to Database: 2017-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 272
Summary:
      Eldorado National-California, Inc. "Eldorado National" is recalling certain 2017 Axess, E-Z Rider, XHF, and Arrivo buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence:
      If the seat belt becomes stuck in the locked position, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
      Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.