Recall 09V021000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Defect in 2008-2009 ELDORADO AEROLITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 730 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V021000 |
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 730 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS (ENK) IS RECALLING 730 MY 2008-2009 AERO ELITE, AEROLITE, AEROTECH, TRANSTECH, AND VERSA SHUTTLE BUSES. SOME BUSES WERE BUILT WITH DRIVELINE FASTENERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
IF NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, THE FASTENERS COULD COME LOOSE AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES AND IF THE TORQUE VALUES FOR THE DRIVELINE FASTENERS ARE FOUND TO BE OUT OF TOLERANCE, THE FASTENERS WILL BE ADJUSTED TO BRING THEIR TORQUE VALUE INTO THE RECOMMENDED TOLERANCE RANGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENK AT 1-800-850-1287.
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