2016 ELDORADO AXESS Recall

Campaign:

16V697000 on 09/26/2016

Component:

Power train:axle assembly

Manufactured:

04/30/2016 - 09/19/2016

Affected:

39

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

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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