Eldorado National- California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V021000 by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Includes 80 affected units, DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKET/ARVIN-MERITOR/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor and trw 20-edl ball socket assemblies have a less robust bearing design, which leads to higher wear rates and more rapid wear-out than previous designs.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V021000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-01-21T00:00:00

Subject: Defective ball socket/arvin-meritor/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor and trw 20-edl ball socket assemblies have a less robust bearing design, which leads to higher wear rates and more rapid wear-out than previous designs.

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 such crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies free of charge. the recall began on may 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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NHTSA ID: 05V021000

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