NHTSA Recall 10V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V038000; Date: Feb. 3, 2010
In the event of a fire, there is a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Eldorado Aero Elite; 2007 Eldorado Aero Elite; 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite; 2006 Eldorado Aerolite; 2007 Eldorado Aerolite; 2008 Eldorado Aerolite; 2006 Eldorado Aerotech; 2007 Eldorado Aerotech; 2008 Eldorado Aerotech; 2006 Eldorado Transtech; 2007 Eldorado Transtech; 2008 Eldorado Transtech
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Eldorado National
Affected Units:: 1,227
Recall Summary:
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 aerotech, aerolite, aero elite, and trans tech buses equipped with grote industries led lamp markers. Moisture can enter the lamp housing which can lead to the failure of the lamps, including overheating, melting, and, potentially, a fire.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the led marker free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-800-955-9086.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Mar 31, 2010
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