Recall
Eldorado Axess — 17V557000
NHTSA ID
17V557000
Make
Eldorado
Model
Axess
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2017-09-07
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Units Affected
41
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain 2015 35-foot and 40-foot Axess transit buses. The front suspension link rod clamps may not be properly torqued, allowing the link rod to loosen.
Consequence
A loose link rod can decrease steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp for proper torque, installing new bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2017. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.