Recall 10V568000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Defect in 2006-2011 ENC EZ-RIDER II
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,084 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V568000 |
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,084 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 EZ RIDER II BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010, WITH A DEFECTIVE STEERING DRAG LINK. THE DRAG LINKS ARE NOT OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE DUTY CYCLE IN WHICH THEY ARE OPERATING. THE DRAG LINKS HAVE EXPERIENCED FATIGUE FAILURE AT THEIR REAR ADJUSTMENT POINT.
Safety Consequence
A DRAG LINK FAILURE COULD RESULT IN STEERING FAILURE AND A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA WILL INSPECT AND INSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINK AND IF FOUND IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA AT 937-596-6111.
Related Recalls for ENC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V108000 | 2008 ENC XHF | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 561 | |
| 09V407000 | 2007 ENC EZ-RIDER II | INTERIOR LIGHTING | 386 | |
| 07V272000 | 2001 ENC TRANSMARK RE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 56 | |
| 04V534000 | 2001 ENC BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 766 | |
| 05V080000 | 2006 ENC AXESS | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 24 | |
| 05V114000 | 2003 ENC EZ-RIDER | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 402 | |
| 05V129000 | 2004 ENC EZRII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 27 | |
| 05V416000 | 2006 ENC ESCORT RE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 989 | |
| 07V045000 | 2006 ENC MSTII | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |