Recall 12V469000: 2005–2008 Eldorado Axess, 2006 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2007–2008 Eldorado E-Z Rider II MAX +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 25, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 102
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Eldorado National-California (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
The risk
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on October 16, 2013. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 905-591-9557 or Thor Industries at 937-596-7965.
Notes
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Eldorado Axess
- 2008 Eldorado Axess
- 2006 Eldorado E-Z Rider II
- 2007 Eldorado E-Z Rider II MAX
- 2008 Eldorado E-Z Rider II MAX
- 2008 Eldorado Transmark XHF
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V469000
- Manufacturer
- THOR INDUSTRIES
- Owner letters
- Oct 16, 2013
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology