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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V196📅 Apr 30, 2008

2007–2008 Eldorado MST recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V196000
Manufacturer
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
Vehicles affected
10
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
May 29, 2007 – Aug 23, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V196 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V196?

2007–2008 Eldorado MST. 10 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Eldorado dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.