Eldorado National Recalls 2014 Buses Due to Improperly Torqued Tie Rod Nuts
Eldorado National is recalling 2014 Axess and E-Z Rider II buses because front axle tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued, risking loss of vehicle control.
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 (improperly torqued tie rod nuts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Eldorado National-California, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Eldorado National E-Z Rider II and Eldorado National California Axess buses. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 2, 2014, and December 31, 2014.
The recall addresses front axles where tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued. If these nuts are not properly secured, the tie rod may not be adequately held in place, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque and replace parts as necessary at no charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners can contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELDORADO AXESS, E-Z RIDER II
- Brand
- ELDORADO
- Manufacturer
- Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 29
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 (2)
- AXESS
- E-Z RIDER II
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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