2005, 2008 Eldorado Axess & 2007–2008 Eldorado E-Z Rider II MAX + 2 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 12V469000
- Manufacturer
- THOR INDUSTRIES
- Vehicles affected
- 102
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 16, 2013
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.