Recall 08V-196: 2007–2008 Eldorado MST
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 30, 2008, covering about 10 vehicles.
The problem
Eldorado national - california (Enc) is recalling 10 my 2007-2008 mst buses built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
The risk
Incorrect torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture and cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Enc is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (Please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V196000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-196?
Eldorado national - california (Enc) is recalling 10 my 2007-2008 mst buses built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
How is recall 08V-196 fixed?
Enc is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (Please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.