NHTSA Recall 12V513000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V513000; Date: Oct. 19, 2012
In the event that the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Eldorado Axess; 2011 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii Max
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2011 axess and ez rider ii max buses, manufactured between October 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 and equipped with ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
How to Fix:
Eldorado national will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective handles, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-937-596-7965 for more information.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2012
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