2011 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II MAX Recall

Campaign:

12V513000 on 10/22/2012

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

09/30/2010 - 10/30/2010

Affected:

9

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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