Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 15V-155 · Eldorado vehicles
Eldorado National- California, Inc. recall 15V-155 covers 29 Eldorado vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V155000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ElDorado National-California, Inc. (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2014 ElDorado National E-Z Rider II and ElDorado National California Axess buses manufactured January 2, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
The risk
If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
ElDorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque and replace the parts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 2, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.