| Make : EL DORADO | Model : FALCON | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19800301 - 19820301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V059000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820604 | Date Received by ODI: 19820607 | Date Added to Database: 19820706 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EL DORADO R.V. INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELDORADO NATIONAL | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 233 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE MOUNTING OF THE CROSSMEMBER MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. CROSSMEMBERS ARE MOUNTED TO A SHIM PIECE OF SQUARE TUBING AND THEN THIS ENTIRE STRUCTURE IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. THE SMALL SHIM PIECE COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CROSSMEMBER WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE BODY TO MOVE DOWN TWO INCHES. THIS MOVEMENT COULD PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE CROSS MEMBER MOUNT REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BY DEALER, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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