ENC Axess (2006) – 05V080000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With ARVInmeritor Urresko Tie Rod Clamps, Heat Treatment Of Clamps Created A Surface Hardness That Could Lead To A Fracture Of The Clamps.

Make Of Vehicle

ENC

Model Of Vehicle

AXESS

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

05V080000

Component Description

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crack, The Clamps Could Break Off AffeCTIng Toe-In And Alignment. The Tie Rod Can Come Loose Resulting In Steering Loss And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.

Fix Defect

ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221 Or Eldorado At 1-909-591-9557.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eldorado National – California, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20041101

End Of Manufacture

20050228

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

24

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050301

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard