Eldorado Axess recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Eldorado Axess, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Dec 4, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 Eldorado Axess, 2019–2023 Eldorado Ezr — Power Train
Eldorado National-California, Inc (Eldorado National-California) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Axess and EZR vehicles. The transmission yoke may separate, resulting in driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
23V811000 · 443 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Jul 28, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Eldorado Axess — Steering
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National-California) is recalling certain 2021-2022 ENC Axess vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V551000 · 14 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- May 10, 2021Fire risk2017–2020 Eldorado Axess, 2017–2020 Eldorado Ezrm, 2017–2020 Eldorado XHF — Fuel System, Diesel
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National-California) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Axess, EXRM, and XHF vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
21V330000 · 266 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Apr 20, 2020Crash risk2018–2020 Eldorado Axess, 2018–2020 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2018–2020 Eldorado XHF — Fuel System, Other
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National-California) is recalling certain 2018-2020 EZ Rider, XHF, and Axess vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The thermally activated pressure relief device (PRDs) installed on the CNG fuel system may not vent the system when exposed to heat, potentially resulting in the system rupturing.
20V223000 · 419 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Oct 27, 2017Crash risk2017 Eldorado Arrivo, 2017 Eldorado Axess, 2017 Eldorado E-Z Rider II and 1 other model — Seat Belts
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.
17V685000 · 272 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Sep 7, 2017Crash risk2015 Eldorado Axess — Suspension
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain 2015 35-foot and 40-foot Axess transit buses. The front suspension link rod clamps may not be properly torqued, allowing the link rod to loosen.
17V557000 · 41 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Sep 27, 2016Crash risk2016 Eldorado Axess — Power Train
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.
16V697000 · 39 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Jan 14, 2016Crash risk2014–2016 Eldorado Arrivo, 2010–2015 Eldorado Axess, 2010–2015 Eldorado Ezrm and 1 other model — Seats
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.
16V012000 · 897 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- May 27, 2015Fire risk2007–2015 Eldorado Axess, 2007–2015 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2007–2015 Eldorado XHF — Engine and Engine Cooling
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Axess, E-Z Rider II, and XHF vehicles manufactured July 1, 2007, to May 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V316000 · 599 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Mar 17, 2015Crash risk2014 Eldorado Axess, 2014 Eldorado E-Z Rider II — Steering
ElDorado National-California, Inc. (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National E-Z Rider II and ElDorado National California Axess buses manufactured January 2, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
15V155000 · 29 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Oct 31, 2014Crash risk2008–2009 Eldorado Axess, 2008–2009 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2008–2009 Eldorado Escort RE-A and 2 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Axess, E-Z Rider II, XHF, Escort RE-A, and Transmark RE vehicles manufactured April 1, 2008, to December 30, 2008. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
14V685000 · 44 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Feb 4, 2014Fire risk2005–2012 Eldorado Axess, 2006–2013 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2013 Eldorado Passport — Electrical System
Eldorado National (California), Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Axess, 2006-2013 E-Z Rider II and 2013 Passport buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
14V030000 · 548 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Oct 19, 2012Crash risk2011 Eldorado Axess, 2011 Eldorado E-Z Rider II Max — Equipment
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.
12V513000 · 9 units · Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Sep 25, 2012Fire risk2005–2008 Eldorado Axess, 2006 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2007–2008 Eldorado E-Z Rider II Max and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
Eldorado National-California (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
12V469000 · 102 units · THOR INDUSTRIES
- Aug 22, 2011Fire risk2004 Eldorado Axess, 2011 Eldorado EZ Rider II Max, 2011 Eldorado Transmark and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ELDORADO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COMMERCIAL BUSES, MODELS EZ RIDER II MAX, TRANSMARK, XHF, AND AXESS, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISL, ISC, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
11V432000 · 22 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Oct 13, 2009Fire risk2007 Eldorado Axess, 2003–2004 Eldorado Escort FE, 2006 Eldorado MST II and 6 other models — Interior Lighting
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V407000 · 386 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Feb 15, 2008Fire risk2004–2007 Eldorado Axess, 2004–2007 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2004–2007 Eldorado Transmark RE — Engine and Engine Cooling
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA (ENC) IS RECALLING 106 MY 2004-2007 AXESS, E-Z RIDER II AND TRANSMARK RE REAR ENGINE BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM. THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. THE FUEL LINE FAILURES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY PROLONGED VIBRATION. FAILURE TYPICALLY OCCURS AT OR UNDER THE FUEL LINE FITTING ATTACHMENTS. FAILURE OF THE FUEL LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE ATOMIZED DIESEL FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
08V073000 · 106 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.