1996 ELDORADO ELF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 ELDORADO ELF
The 1996 ELDORADO ELF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM.
Recalls for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF, potentially affecting up to 147 vehicles.
Recall 96V178006 — SEATS
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 96V227001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF.
Safety Rating for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 ELDORADO ELF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 ELDORADO ELF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ELDORADO ELF
- 1996 ELDORADO ELF (current)
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