Vehicle recall 17V685000 · October 27, 2017
Eldorado Arrivo, Axess and 2 more models
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.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 17V685000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Owner notification
- December 1, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 272
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly; Seat belts
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Eldorado Arrivo (2017): 2017
- Eldorado Axess (2017): 2017
- Eldorado E-Z Rider II (2017): 2017
- Eldorado XHF (2017): 2017
Has your Eldorado been repaired?
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