2008 ELDORADO AXESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS
The 2008 ELDORADO AXESS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by THOR INDUSTRIES for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS, potentially affecting up to 1,293 vehicles.
Recall 15V316000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 599 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Axess, E-Z Rider II, and XHF vehicles manufactured July 1, 2007, to May 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to...
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins has notified owners on behalf of Eldorado, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output...
View full details →Recall 14V685000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Axess, E-Z Rider II, XHF, Escort RE-A, and Transmark RE vehicles manufactured April 1, 2008, to December 30, 2008. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Consequence: If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
View full details →Recall 14V030000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 548 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National (California), Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Axess, 2006-2013 E-Z Rider II and 2013 Passport buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to...
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-909-591-9557. Eldorado's number for this recall is EQ-14-002.
View full details →Recall 12V469000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-California (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Consequence: Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on October 16, 2013. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 905-591-9557 or Thor Industries at 937-596-7965.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS.
Safety Rating for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS
THOR INDUSTRIES has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
511640B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or contamination may, over time, cause...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 ELDORADO AXESS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ELDORADO AXESS
- 2004 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2005 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2006 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2007 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2008 ELDORADO AXESS (current)
- 2009 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2010 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2011 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2012 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
- 2013 ELDORADO AXESS — 0 complaints
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