Eldorado National- California – Insufficient Grease at Axle Wheel Ends

Eldorado National-California (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.


Report Received Date 09/27/2016
NHTSA ID 16V697000
Consequence Summary Bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 39
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive Yes
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V697000)