CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- ElDorado National-California, Inc. (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National E-Z Rider II and ElDorado National California Axess buses manufactured January 2, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
- Risk
- If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ElDorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque and replace the parts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some buses built in 2014 may have front axle tie rod nuts that were not torqued to the correct specification. If a tie rod is not adequately secured, the steering connection can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque and replace parts as needed at no cost to the owner. ElDorado will notify affected owners directly. If you own a 2014 ElDorado Axess or E-Z Rider II bus, contact ElDorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Eldorado Axess | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Eldorado E-Z Rider II | 2014 |