Eldorado National- California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V513000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V513000 by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011 axess and ez rider ii max buses, manufactured between october 1, 2010 and october 31, 2010 and equipped with ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets Includes 9 affected units, Transit Bus Egress Windows Set: Handle may Break, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011 axess and ez rider ii max buses, manufactured between october 1, 2010 and october 31, 2010 and equipped with ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets
Defect Summary
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2011 axess and ez rider ii max buses, manufactured between october 1, 2010 and october 31, 2010 and equipped with ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets. the composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
Corrective Action
Eldorado national will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective handles, free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2012. owners may contact eldorado national at 1-937-596-7965 for more information.