Recall 09V265000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Defect in 2004-2005 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V265000 |
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ELDORADO NATIONAL - KANSAS IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004-2005 AERO ELITE TRANSIT BUSES BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 12, 2004 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES MAY CONTACT THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE AS THE ENGINE ROCKS.
Safety Consequence
CONTINUED CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE DIPSTICK TUBE COULD ABRADE THE BRAKE LINE. THIS ABRASION COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO BREAK AND LEAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE 09V-114. DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL CORRECT THE CHASSIS IF FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
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