The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V432000·Announced 2011-08-22

Eldorado Recalls 2011 Buses Due to Exhaust Clamp Fire Risk

Eldorado is recalling certain 2011 commercial buses equipped with Cummins diesel engines because a T-bolt in the exhaust clamp assembly can fracture, creating a risk of fire or road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure can lead to a fire or a detached component creating a road hazard, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National - California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 commercial buses, including the EZ Rider II Max, Transmark, XHF, and Axess models. These vehicles were manufactured between November 1, 2010, and March 31, 2011, and are equipped with a Cummins ISB, ISL, ISC, or ISX diesel engine.

The recall addresses a defect in the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF). The assembly includes a T-bolt that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections to disconnect from the DOC/DPF housing.

If the sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Eldorado is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or Eldorado at 1-909-591-9557.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO XHF, EZ RIDER II MAX, TRANSMARK, AXESS
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
22

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 (4)

  • XHF
  • EZ RIDER II MAX
  • TRANSMARK
  • AXESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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