Recalls for 2013 Eldorado Ezrm

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 2016-01-14
Description
Eldorado national-california , inc.  (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 axess and ezrm, 2011-2015 xhf, and 2014-2016 arrivo vehicles equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats.  The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.  

Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing.  Any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge.  The recall began on february 8, 2016.  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.