2016 Eldorado Axess recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 Axess transit buses manufactured May 1, 2016, to September 20, 2016. The affected buses have axles that may have insufficient grease at the wheel ends, possibly resulting in bearing failure.
💥 The risk
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and add grease as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 28, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557. Note: Eldorado is advising that vehicles with the affected axles are removed from operation until the recall has been remedied.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V697000
- Manufacturer
- Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 28, 2016
- Built
- May 1, 2016 – Sep 20, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.