NHTSA recall 17V557000
Suspension › Front
Eldorado Axess
Reported Sep 7, 201741 vehicles affectedEldorado National- California, Inc.Built Aug 1, 2015 – Dec 30, 2015
The defect
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain 2015 35-foot and 40-foot Axess transit buses. The front suspension link rod clamps may not be properly torqued, allowing the link rod to loosen.
The risk
A loose link rod can decrease steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp for proper torque, installing new bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2017. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.