| Make : ELDORADO | Model : ELF | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V227001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19961107 | Date Received by ODI: 19961115 | Date Added to Database: 19961202 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELDORADO NATIONAL | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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