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Eldorado ELF Recall 96V227001: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

NHTSA campaign 96V227001, reported November 15, 1996, 45 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V227001ELDORADO NATIONAL
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MARMON-HERRINGTON MC80B FRONT STEERING AXLES. THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND STEERING ARMS CAN CRACK AND/OR BROKEN DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Risk
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELDORADO AT 1-810-346-3717.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado ELF1996