Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Buses Equipped With Isringhausen Seats In The Driver Position. Two Welds Located On The Back Rest Adjustment Side Of The Seat Frame Did Not Meet The Manufacturer’S Specifications.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
ELF
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V178006
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If These Welds Were Not To Specification, Back Rest Loads Could Cause The Welds To Fail. The Back Rest Would Disengage From The Seat Frame Allowing Loss Of Support To The Driver’S Torso And Possibly Causing Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Isringhausen Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy Campaign For This Recall. Dealers Will Inspect These Seats And Replace The Seat Frame Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National
Start Of Manufacture
19960228
End Of Manufacture
19960615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
102
Date Owners Notified
19970215
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970108