The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V630000·Announced 2024-08-22

Endera Recalls 2022-2023 School Buses Due to Emergency Door Defect

Endera Motors is recalling 2022-2023 school buses because the rear emergency exit door may close unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting emergency egress where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Endera Motors is recalling certain 2022-2023 Endera school buses. The recall involves 18 vehicles where the rear emergency exit door has a gas shock that is underrated for the weight of the door. This defect can cause the door to close unexpectedly, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217 regarding bus emergency exits.

An emergency exit door closing unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury to occupants. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a safety hazard during an emergency egress situation.

Dealers will replace the gas strut with a standard locking mechanism free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2024. Owners may contact Endera customer service at 419-523-3593 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ENDERA SCHOOL BUS
Brand
ENDERA
Manufacturer
Endera Motors
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
18

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)

  • SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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