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2016 Eldorado Axess recall: axle assembly

Eldorado National- California, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 27, 2016. It covers about 39 vehicles.

vehicles affected
39
reported
Sep 27, 2016
owners notified
Sep 28, 2016

Power train: axle assembly

What is 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.
Risk
Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V697000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V697000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Eldorado Axess axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 16V697000, reported on September 27, 2016, covers about 39 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V697000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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