NHTSA campaign 96V227001
Eldorado Recall 96V227001: ELDORADO/FRONT STEERING AXLE
NHTSA recall 96V227001 was reported by ELDORADO NATIONAL on November 15, 1996, with 45 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Eldorado Elf for the 1996 model year. Owners were notified on November 7, 1996, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V227001
- Filed by
- ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 45 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Arm
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 96V227001. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Eldorado
Eldorado Elf
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 96V227001.
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MARMON-HERRINGTON MC80B FRONT STEERING AXLES. THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND STEERING ARMS CAN CRACK AND/OR BROKEN DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Safety consequence
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
THE STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELDORADO AT 1-810-346-3717.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 96V227001
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