Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With ARVIn-Meritor And TRW 20-Edl Ball Socket Assemblies Have A Less Robust Bearing Design, Which Leads To Higher Wear Rates And More Rapid Wear-Out Than Previous Designs.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
ESCORT RE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V021000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Premature Wear-Out Of The Ball Socket Assemblies May Result In The Separation Of The Tie-Rod Assembly Which, In Turn, Could Lead To A Loss Of Control Of The Bus And Possible Injury Of Death To The Occupants Of The Bus In The Event Of Such Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 28, 2005. Owners May Contact Eldorado At 909-591-9557.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National – California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19991001
End Of Manufacture
20011130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
80
Date Owners Notified
20050528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050121