2009 Eldorado Transtech | 2008 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Transtech | 2007 Eldorado Transtech — Wheels
Published August 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 6, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V370000, published August 12, 2010 and initiated August 6, 2010. Recalling firm: Eldorado National-Kansas; 2009 Eldorado Transtech | 2008 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Transtech | 2007 Eldorado Transtech — Wheels.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ELDORADO
- Model
- TRANSTECH
- Manufacturer
- Eldorado National-Kansas
- Lot
- 2009 ELDORADO TRANSTECH | 2008 ELDORADO TRANSTECH | 2010 ELDORADO TRANSTECH | 2007 ELDORADO TRANSTECH
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Eldorado Transtech | 2008 Eldorado Transtech | 2010 Eldorado Transtech | 2007 Eldorado Transtech — Wheels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V370000 on August 12, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ELDORADO. Model: TRANSTECH.