ElDorado National-California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National
— Recall Campaign #15V155000
ElDorado National-California, Inc. (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National E-Z Rider II and ElDorado National California Axess buses manufactured January 2, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 29 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V155000
| Manufacturer: | Eldorado National- California, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 17, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V155000 |
| Units affected: | 29 |
- Description:
- ElDorado National-California, Inc. (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National E-Z Rider II and ElDorado National California Axess buses manufactured January 2, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
- Consequeces:
- If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- ElDorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque and replace the parts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. 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.