CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- Problem
- Endera Motors (Endera) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Endera school buses. The rear emergency exit door has a gas shock that is underrated for the weight of the door, which can result in the door closing unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Risk
- An emergency exit door closing unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gas strut with a standard locking mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2024. Owners may contact Endera customer service at 419-523-3593.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear emergency exit door on these school buses has a gas shock that is too weak for the weight of the door. As a result, the door can close on its own without warning. This can increase the risk of injury and means the bus does not meet federal bus emergency exit requirements.
Owners should contact an authorized Endera dealer to have the gas strut replaced with a standard locking mechanism. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2024. You can also call Endera customer service at 419-523-3593 for help. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Endera School Bus | 20222023 |
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