NHTSA Recall 96V227001
Filed by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1996-11-15. An estimated 45 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
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.