NHTSA Recall 16V697000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V697000; Date: Sep. 27, 2016
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Eldorado Axess
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Affected Units:: 39
Recall Summary:
Eldorado national-California, inc. (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 axess transit buses manufactured may 1, 2016, to September 20, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
How to Fix:
Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2016. Owners may contact eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557. Note: eldorado is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
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: Sep 28, 2016
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