The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V568000·Announced 2010-11-10

ENC EZ-Rider II Buses Recalled for Steering Drag Link Defect

Eldorado National is recalling 2006-2011 ENC EZ-Rider II buses because a defective steering drag link could fail, causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National - California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 ENC EZ-Rider II buses manufactured between April 1, 2006, and November 30, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the steering drag link, which is not of sufficient strength for the duty cycle in which it operates. The drag links have experienced fatigue failure at their rear adjustment point.

A failure of the drag link could result in steering failure and a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on January 12, 2011.

Owners should contact Eldorado National - California at 937-596-6111 to schedule an inspection. The company will inspect the vehicle to ensure the defective drag link is not present; if found, it will be replaced with a new one free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ENC EZ-RIDER II
Brand
ENC
Manufacturer
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,084

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EZ-RIDER II

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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