1996 Eldorado Elf Recalls

---

NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V178006
Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 28th, 1996
Manufactured End Date: June 15th, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: February 15th, 1997

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence Summary:
IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY ISRINGHAUSEN AND WILL BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 1997. 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 1-909-591-95577 OR ISRINGHAUSEN AT 616-968-5333, EXT. 301. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

---

NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V227001
Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date of Owner Notification: November 7th, 1996

Defect 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 Summary:
IF A STEERING ARM BREAKS ENTIRELY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
THE STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall 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.