CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; TIRES; WHEELS
- Problem
- Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-Z Rider II transit buses manufactured March 1, 2016, to July 31, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with front steel rims that may allow the inside sidewall of the front tires to contact the outer end of the front tie-rods due to insufficient clearance.
- Risk
- If the tie-rods contact the front tires, the tires may be damaged and suddenly lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Eldorado National has notified the owners, and dealers will replace the steel wheels with ones that provide adequate clearance, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado National 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
Certain 2016 E-Z Rider II transit buses built between March 1 and July 31, 2016 have front steel rims that do not leave enough clearance. The inside sidewall of a front tire can contact the outer end of a front tie-rod. Over time, this contact can damage the tire and cause it to suddenly lose air, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected bus, contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557. Eldorado National has notified owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the front steel wheels with ones that provide adequate clearance. The repair is free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether this or any other recall applies to your bus.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Eldorado E-Z Rider II | 2016 |
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