NHTSA Recall 12V513000

Vehicles:  Eldorado National Axess, Eldorado National EZ Rider II

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V513000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     ELDORADO / AXESS 	    	2011
     ELDORADO / E-Z RIDER II MAX 	    	2011
Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc. 	Report Receipt Date: OCT 19, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V513000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9
Summary:
Eldorado National is recalling certain model year 2011 Axess and EZ Rider II Max buses, manufactured between October 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 and equipped with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
Consequence:
In the event that the egress window handle fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
Remedy:
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective handles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 1-937-596-7965 for more information.
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.