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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 AXESS, TRANSMARK XHF, E-Z RIDER II, E-Z RIDER II MAX
- Brand
- ELDORADO
- Manufacturer
- THOR INDUSTRIES
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- 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)
- AXESS
- TRANSMARK XHF
- E-Z RIDER II
- E-Z RIDER II MAX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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