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NHTSARecalled Jan 14, 2016 · #16V012000

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat
  • 2014-2016 Arrivo
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Axess, 2015 XHF, 2016 Arrivo
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice