The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V469000·Announced 2012-09-25

Eldorado Recalls 2006-2008 Motorhomes with John Deere CNG Engines

Thor Industries is recalling specific Eldorado motorhomes due to a potential turbocharger failure that could cause engine damage, oil leaks, or fires.

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 (engine component failure) that explicitly poses a risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thor Industries is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Eldorado motorhomes equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The affected models include the Axess, E-Z Rider II, Transmark XHF, and E-Z Rider II Max.

The recall addresses a defect where the turbine or compressor wheel in the engine may fail. This failure can result in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak. Additionally, the failure may cause smoke, fire, and stalling, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on October 16, 2013. Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 905-591-9557 or Thor Industries at 937-596-7965. Customers may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, E-Z RIDER II MAX, AXESS, TRANSMARK XHF
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
THOR INDUSTRIES
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
102

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 (4)

  • E-Z RIDER II
  • E-Z RIDER II MAX
  • AXESS
  • TRANSMARK XHF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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