Eldorado Ezrm recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 14, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Eldorado National- California, Inc. recalls 2010–2016 Eldorado — 4 models

Recall number

16V012000

Brand / firm

Eldorado

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 897 units

Why it was recalled

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

Eldorado National-California , Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Axess and EZRM, 2011-2015 XHF, and 2014-2016 Arrivo vehicles equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

What to do

Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.