The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V370000·Announced 2010-08-06

Eldorado TransTech Buses Recalled for Wheel Well Clearance Defect

Eldorado is recalling 2007-2010 TransTech buses because an incorrect wheel well profile may cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect wheel well profile) that could lead to tire failure and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

El Dorado R.V. Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Eldorado TransTech buses. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect wheel well profile cutout. The smaller profile results in reduced clearance between the wheel well rubber molding attachment screws and the bus tires. The attachment screws could rub against the tires, resulting in a tire failure.

A tire failure could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 246 affected vehicles.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure they have the correct rear wheel well profile. If a bus is found to have the incorrect profile, the wheel well opening will be cut to the correct profile to ensure proper clearance to the tire. Additionally, new fasteners will be installed attaching the wheel well rubber molding. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2010. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas at 1-800-955-9086.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO TRANSTECH
Brand
ELDORADO
Affected units
246

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRANSTECH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.