Recall 12V-469: 2005, 2008 Eldorado Axess, 2006 Eldorado E-Z Rider II and 2 more
THOR INDUSTRIES recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2012, covering about 102 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may 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 | THOR INDUSTRIES |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V469000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Axess | 2005, 2008 | All years |
| Eldorado E-Z Rider II | 2006 | All years |
| Eldorado E-Z Rider II Max | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Eldorado Transmark XHF | 2008 | All 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 12V-469?
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.
How is recall 12V-469 fixed?
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.
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.