Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
AXESS
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V513000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20101001
End Of Manufacture
20101031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20121116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121019