Eldorado National- California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05E006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E006000 by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Includes 30 affected units, ELDORADO/AFTERMARKET TRW 20-EDL BALL SOCKETS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket eldorado axle assemblies equipped with arvinmeritor and trw 20-edl ball socket assemblies. the ball sockets have a less robust bearing design, which leads to higher wear rates and more rapid wear-out.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. the recall began february 28, 2005. owners may contact eldorado at 909-591-9557.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E006000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: Eldorado/aftermarket trw 20-edl ball sockets

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain aftermarket eldorado axle assemblies equipped with arvinmeritor and trw 20-edl ball socket assemblies. the ball sockets have a less robust bearing design, which leads to higher wear rates and more rapid wear-out.

Consequence Summary: This premature wear-out of the ball socket assemblies may result in the separation of the tie-rod assembly which, in turn, could lead to a loss of control of the bus and possible injury of death to the occupants of the bus in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. the recall began february 28, 2005. owners may contact eldorado at 909-591-9557.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-7nwv_arhd_8nu8

NHTSA ID: 05E006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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