El Dorado R.v. Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V370000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V370000 by El Dorado R.v. Inc.. Includes 246 affected units, INCORRECT WHEEL WELL PROFILE CUTOUT, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Eldorado national - kansas is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transtech buses. these vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect wheel well profile cutout. the smaller profile results in a reduced clearance between the wheel well rubber molding attachment screws and the bus' tires. the attachment screws could rub against the bus' tires resulting in a tire failure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure they have the correct rear wheel well profile. If a bus is found to have the incorrect profile, the wheel well opening will be cut to the correct profile to ensure proper clearance to the tire. Additionally, new fasteners will be installed attaching the wheel well rubber molding. This service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2010. owners may contact eldorado national- kansas at 1-800-955-9086.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V370000
Manufacturer: El Dorado R.v. Inc.
Report Received Date: 2010-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect wheel well profile cutout
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 246

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Eldorado national - kansas is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transtech buses. these vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect wheel well profile cutout. the smaller profile results in a reduced clearance between the wheel well rubber molding attachment screws and the bus' tires. the attachment screws could rub against the bus' tires resulting in a tire failure.
Consequence Summary: A tire failure could result in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure they have the correct rear wheel well profile. If a bus is found to have the incorrect profile, the wheel well opening will be cut to the correct profile to ensure proper clearance to the tire. Additionally, new fasteners will be installed attaching the wheel well rubber molding. This service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2010. owners may contact eldorado national- kansas at 1-800-955-9086.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-svu5~teq8~cj86
NHTSA ID: 10V370000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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