Recall 24V630 affects 18 2022-2023 Endera School Bus vehicles for an underrated rear-exit-door gas strut. Repair is free at any franchised Endera dealer.
Endera is recalling 18 2022-2023 Endera School Bus vehicles under recall 24V630 because the rear emergency exit door uses a gas shock that is underrated for the door's weight. The door can close unexpectedly and increase injury risk; Endera dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The rear emergency exit door on a 2022-2023 Endera School Bus is the door used for evacuation from the back of the bus. Its locking prop with a gas shock is supposed to hold the door open after the release handle is operated, so students and passengers have a clear exit path.
On these buses, the gas shock installed with the emergency door locking prop is not strong enough for the weight of the door. After the door is released and opened, the support can fail to keep it in the required open position. The door can then close unexpectedly instead of staying open for evacuation. Endera's remedy changes the door support to a standard locking mechanism designed to carry the door's weight.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or attendant would see the problem only when the rear emergency exit door does not stay open after it is released.
Who's affected?
The same emergency rear exit door locking prop with gas shock appears across both model years.
| 2022 Endera School Bus | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2023 Endera School Bus | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 18 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
An emergency exit door that closes unexpectedly can strike someone using the exit and increase the risk of injury. Keep people clear of the door while it is open, and schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Endera dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Endera School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Endera dealer to schedule the free gas-strut replacement with a standard locking mechanism, which keeps the rear emergency exit door from closing unexpectedly.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 24V630 when you call.
- Keep riders clear of the rear emergency exit door during inspection or loading until the dealer repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Endera technician removes the rear emergency exit door gas strut and installs a standard locking mechanism in its place. The repair addresses the door support that is too weak for the door weight and can let the emergency exit door close unexpectedly. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the completed repair before the bus returns to service.
Timeline
| August 22, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 29, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 5, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 11, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V630?
Recall 24V630 covers 18 2022-2023 Endera School Bus vehicles with a rear emergency exit door gas shock that is underrated for the door weight. The door can close unexpectedly, increasing injury risk. Endera dealers will replace the gas strut with a standard locking mechanism for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Endera School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 24V630. If it is included, contact a franchised Endera dealer to schedule the rear emergency exit door repair. Reference recall 24V630 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Endera's remedy says dealers will perform this repair free of charge. The dealer will replace the gas strut with a standard locking mechanism.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an emergency exit door closing unexpectedly. On an affected 2022-2023 Endera School Bus, that can increase injury risk during emergency exit use. The fix is a free dealer repair that replaces the gas strut with a standard locking mechanism.
When were owners notified about recall 24V630?
Endera mailed owner notification letters on November 11, 2024. If you bought the bus used or did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies, then call an Endera dealer or Endera customer service at 419-523-3593.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V630000 |
|---|---|
| Endera customer service | 419-523-3593 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V630 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V630000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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