TRW 20-Edl – 05E006000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Aftermarket Eldorado Axle Assemblies Equipped With ARVInmeritor And TRW 20-Edl Ball Socket Assemblies. The Ball Sockets Have A Less Robust Bearing Design, Which Leads To Higher Wear Rates And More Rapid Wear-Out.

Make Of Vehicle

TRW

Model Of Vehicle

20-EDL

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

05E006000

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 A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies. The Recall Began February 28, 2005. Owners May Contact Eldorado At 909-591-9557.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eldorado National – California, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

30

Date Owners Notified

20050228

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050201

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard