Eldorado National-California is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with
— Recall Campaign #12V469000
Eldorado National-California (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 102 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V469000
| Manufacturer: | Eldorado National- California, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 25, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V469000 |
| Units affected: | 102 |
- Description:
- Eldorado National-California (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
- Consequeces:
- Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on October 16, 2013. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 905-591-9557 or Thor Industries at 937-596-7965.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.