Eldorado Arrivo, Axess, E-Z Rider II and others: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 27, 2017

Filed by

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Vehicles

Eldorado Arrivo (2017); Eldorado Axess (2017); Eldorado E-Z Rider II (2017); Eldorado XHF (2017)

Component

Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

272

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 1, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V685000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.