Defect Description For Recall
Eldorado National – Kansas Is Recalling 4 My 2004-2005 Aero Elite Transit Buses Built Between April 12, 2004 And September 18, 2006. Certain Hydraulic Brake Lines May Contact The Transmission Dipstick Tube As The Engine Rocks.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
AERO ELITE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
09V265000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Effect Of Defect
Continued Contact Between The Brake Line And The Dipstick Tube Could Abrade The Brake Line. This Abrasion Could Cause The Line To Break And Leak, Resulting In A Loss Of Brake Fluid. A Loss Of Brake Fluid Could Reduce Brake Performance Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Is Handling The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Please See 09V-114. Daimler Trucks Will Correct The Chassis If Found To Be DefeCTIve. This Service Will Be Performed For You Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National
Start Of Manufacture
20040601
End Of Manufacture
20040930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20090610
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Date Report Received
20090710