2 recalls found. |
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Posted on: 2024-02-07
Description
Eldorado national-california, inc. (enc) is recalling certain 2012-2023 xhf and arrivo vehicles equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the threshold warning system (tws) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 403, platform lift systems.
Consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Enc will work with ricon to replace the tws kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 4, 2024. Owners may contact enc customer service at 1-951-684-6868.
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.nhtsa.gov.