Seat beltsRecall 17V-685 · Eldorado vehicles
Eldorado National- California, Inc. recall 17V-685 covers 272 Eldorado vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V685000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain 2017 Axess, E-Z Rider, XHF, and Arrivo buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
The risk
If the seat belt becomes stuck in the locked position, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 20, 2016 to July 31, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.