Vehicle recall 08V196000 · April 30, 2008

2007-2008 Eldorado MST

The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Eldorado national - california (enc) is recalling 10 my 2007-2008 mst buses built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Consequence: Incorrect torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Enc is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07V306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557.
Notes: Customers may also 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V196000
Reported to NHTSA: April 30, 2008
Filed by: ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 10
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 08V196000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Eldorado MST (2007-2008): 2008, 2007

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