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Eldorado Aerolite Recall 08V030: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 08V030, reported January 28, 2008, 14 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 08V030ELDORADO NATIONAL
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
ON CERTAIN BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH LINK SUSPENSION BRACKETS, THE AXLE SIDE LATERAL CONTROL ROD BRACKET HAS CRACKED IN SOME CASES. THIS CRACK COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE BRACKET.
Risk
IF THE LATERAL CONTROL ROD BRACKET FRACTURES, THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ELDORADO IS WORKING WITH LINK TO REPAIR THESE BUSES (PLEASE SEE 07E086). LINK WILL PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINK AT 1-800-222-6283 OR ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-937-596-6849.
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.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Aero Elite20062007
Eldorado Aerolite2008