| Make : ELDORADO | Model : AEROTECH | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19971117 - 19980723 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V193000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980812 | Date Received by ODI: 19980817 | Date Added to Database: 19980828 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ELDORADO NATIONAL | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET GMT 600 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH A GRANNING TAG AXLE ADDED. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE TAG AXLE, THE RETAINING RING THAT GOES BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE LUG NUTS WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OFF. |
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Consequence:
THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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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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