Interior lightingRecall 09V-427 · Eldorado vehicles

ELDORADO NATIONAL recall 09V-427 covers 482 Eldorado vehicles for a interior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2009.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4823 models

ReportedOct 22, 2009Owners notified Oct 22, 2009

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 09V427000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2009 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

The risk

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

What to do

The fix

ELDORADO NATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR ELDORADO NATIONAL WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-955-9086.

OWNERS 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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Eldorado Aero Elite2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Eldorado Aerolite2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Eldorado Aerotech2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Built from September 1, 2001 to October 30, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.