NHTSA Recall 05V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V021000; Date: Jan. 21, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Eldorado Escort Re; 2001 Eldorado Escort Re; 2000 Eldorado Transmark Re; 2001 Eldorado Transmark Re
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Eldorado National - California, Inc.
Affected Units:: 80
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 28, 2005
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