CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Eldorado Axess transit buses built between May 1, 2016 and September 20, 2016 may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends. Over time, this can lead to wheel bearing failure.
Bearing failure can increase the risk of a crash. Eldorado advises that affected buses be removed from operation until the recall has been completed.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as needed. Owners can contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Eldorado Axess | 2016 |
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