NHTSA Campaign 10V038000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by ELDORADO NATIONAL · Reported Feb 3, 2010 · 1,227 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 AEROTECH, AEROLITE, AERO ELITE, AND TRANS TECH BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GROTE INDUSTRIES LED LAMP MARKERS. MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE LAMP HOUSING WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THE LAMPS, INCLUDING OVERHEATING, MELTING, AND, POTENTIALLY, A FIRE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LED MARKER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELDORADO | AERO ELITE | 2006 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AERO ELITE | 2007 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AERO ELITE | 2008 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AEROLITE | 2006 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AEROLITE | 2007 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AEROLITE | 2008 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AEROTECH | 2006 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AEROTECH | 2007 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | AEROTECH | 2008 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | TRANSTECH | 2006 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | TRANSTECH | 2007 | 1,227 |
| ELDORADO | TRANSTECH | 2008 | 1,227 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V038000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.