Eldorado Recall 96V227001: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Upper Arm
NHTSA recall 96V227001 · announced November 15, 1996 · filed by Eldorado National · 45 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
THE STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.