Vehicle recall 17V557000 · September 7, 2017
2015 Eldorado Axess
The front suspension link rod clamps may not be properly torqued, allowing the link rod to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose link rod can decrease steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp for proper torque, installing new bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2017. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V557000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 2017
- Filed by
- Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 41
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Eldorado Axess (2015): 2015
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