NHTSA Campaign 10V370000 — ELDORADO TRANSTECH 2009 WHEELS
Official recall data formatted for quick lookup.
Campaign: 10V370000
Make/Model: ELDORADO TRANSTECH
Model year: 2009
Component: WHEELS
Manufacturer: EL DORADO R.V. INC.
Official summary
ELDORADO NATIONAL – KANSAS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TRANSTECH BUSES. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT WHEEL WELL PROFILE CUTOUT. THE SMALLER PROFILE RESULTS IN A REDUCED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELL RUBBER MOLDING ATTACHMENT SCREWS AND THE BUS' TIRES. THE ATTACHMENT SCREWS COULD RUB AGAINST THE BUS' TIRES RESULTING IN A TIRE FAILURE.
Official consequence
A TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE CORRECT REAR WHEEL WELL PROFILE. IF A BUS IS FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT PROFILE, THE WHEEL WELL OPENING WILL BE CUT TO THE CORRECT PROFILE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE TIRE. ADDITIONALLY, NEW FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED ATTACHING THE WHEEL WELL RUBBER MOLDING. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL- KANSAS AT 1-800-955-9086.
Official notes
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> .
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FAQ
- What is this campaign page?
- This page is a reference copy of official recall campaign 10V370000 data.
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- No. It republishes official record text for reference only.
- Where should I verify this recall?
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Full record fields (non-empty)
| Field_0 | 81858 |
|---|---|
| Field_1 | 10V370000 |
| Field_2 | ELDORADO |
| Field_3 | TRANSTECH |
| Field_4 | 2009 |
| Field_6 | WHEELS |
| Field_7 | EL DORADO R.V. INC. |
| Field_8 | 20061101 |
| Field_9 | 20100731 |
| Field_10 | V |
| Field_11 | 246 |
| Field_12 | 20100823 |
| Field_13 | MFR |
| Field_14 | Eldorado National-Kansas |
| Field_15 | 20100806 |
| Field_16 | 20100812 |
| Field_19 | ELDORADO NATIONAL – KANSAS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TRANSTECH BUSES. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT WHEEL WELL PROFILE CUTOUT. THE SMALLER PROFILE RESULTS IN A REDUCED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELL RUBBER MOLDING ATTACHMENT SCREWS AND THE BUS' TIRES. THE ATTACHMENT SCREWS COULD RUB AGAINST THE BUS' TIRES RESULTING IN A TIRE FAILURE. |
| Field_20 | A TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Field_21 | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE CORRECT REAR WHEEL WELL PROFILE. IF A BUS IS FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT PROFILE, THE WHEEL WELL OPENING WILL BE CUT TO THE CORRECT PROFILE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE TIRE. ADDITIONALLY, NEW FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED ATTACHING THE WHEEL WELL RUBBER MOLDING. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL- KANSAS AT 1-800-955-9086. |
| Field_22 | 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> . |
| Field_23 | 000036798000567794000000309 |
| Field_27 | No |
| Field_28 | No |