1996 ELDORADO ELF RECALL - #96V227001
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER ARM
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.
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| Vehicle |
1996 ELDORADO ELF |
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| Manufacturer |
ELDORADO NATIONAL |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/2/1996 |
| Influenced by |
ELDORADO NATIONAL |
| Owners Notified on |
11/7/1996 |
| # Affected |
45 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1996 ELDORADO ELF Recall for SEATS
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