NHTSA Recall 96V227001
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V227001; Date: Nov. 15, 1996
If a steering arm breaks entirely, loss of steering control will occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Eldorado ELF
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
Manufactured by: Eldorado National
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The steering arms will be replaced on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began November 7, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact eldorado at 1-810-346-3717. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1996
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