Recalls for 2009 Enc Ez-rider Ii

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 2010-11-17
Description
Eldorado national - california is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 ez rider ii buses manufactured from april 1, 2006, through november 30, 2010, with a defective steering drag link.  The drag links are not of sufficient strength for the duty cycle in which they are operating.  The drag links have experienced fatigue failure at their rear adjustment point.  

Consequence
A drag link failure could result in steering failure and a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Eldorado national - california will inspect and insure that they have the defective drag link and if found it will be replaced with a new one.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on january 12, 2011.  Owners may contact eldorado national - california at 937-596-6111.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Posted on: 2014-03-12
Description
Eldorado national-california, inc.  (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 axess transit buses, 2008-2014 e-z rider ii transit buses, and 2008-2012 xhf transit buses, equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g or isx12 g engines.  Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Corrective Action
Cummins inc.  And cummins wesport inc.  Will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge.  The recall began on april 12, 2014.  Owners may also contact eldorado national-california, inc.  At 1-909-591-9557 or cummins at 1-800-343-7357.

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.