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- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain 2017 Axess, E-Z Rider, XHF, and Arrivo buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
- Risk
- If the seat belt becomes stuck in the locked position, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. 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 front driver seats in these buses may have a seat belt buckle that becomes stuck in the locked position. When this happens, the seat belt tongue cannot be inserted and locked, so the seat belt cannot be used.
If the belt cannot be fastened, the bus may be driven without the seat belt in use, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. Owners are advised to contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557 and to check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the buckle housings free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Eldorado Arrivo | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Axess | 2017 |
| Eldorado E-Z Rider II | 2017 |
| Eldorado XHF | 2017 |