Recall
Eldorado Elf — 96V227001
NHTSA ID
96V227001
Make
Eldorado
Model
Elf
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-11-15
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Units Affected
45
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.