Recall 09V-021: 2008–2009 Eldorado Aero Elite, 2008–2009 Eldorado Aerolite and 3 more

ELDORADO NATIONAL recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 15, 2009, covering about 730 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-021
Report date
Jan 15, 2009
Vehicles affected
730
Owners notified
Mar 26, 2009

The problem

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.

The risk

If not tightened properly, the fasteners could come loose and cause loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.

The fix

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerELDORADO NATIONAL
ComponentPower Train › Driveline
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V021000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Eldorado Aero Elite2008, 2009All years
Eldorado Aerolite2008, 2009All years
Eldorado Aerotech2008, 2009All years
Eldorado Transtech2008, 2009All years
Eldorado Versa Shuttle2008, 2009All years

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 09V-021?

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.

How is recall 09V-021 fixed?

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.

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.