Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V685000 Reported October 27, 2017

Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position

Q: What is recall 17V685000?

NHTSA recall 17V685000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on October 27, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position. The recall affects approximately 272 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Eldorado National- California, Inc. · N/A · 272 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V685000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

272

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 27, 2017

Completion Rate

76.84

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V685000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 17V685000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V685000?

NHTSA recall 17V685000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on October 27, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position. The recall affects approximately 272 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V685000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.