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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V021📅 Jan 21, 2009

2008–2009 Eldorado Aero Elite & 2008–2009 Eldorado Aerolite + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
09V021000
Manufacturer
ELDORADO NATIONAL
Vehicles affected
730
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Owner phone
1-800-850-1287
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 26, 2009
Built
Jan 1, 2007 – Oct 1, 2008
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 09V021 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 09V021?

2008–2009 Eldorado Aero Elite & 2008–2009 Eldorado Aerolite + 3 more. 730 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 1-800-850-1287.