Vehicle recall 86V001000 · December 3, 1986

Eldorado 370 ATA and Chancellor

The brake rubber flex hose that connects the tag axle brake system to the drive axle brake system may come in contact with the exhaust pipe.

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

Summary: The brake rubber flex hose that connects the tag axle brake system to the drive axle brake system may come in contact with the exhaust pipe. Consequence of defect: the hose may melt causing a loss of brake fluid and partial brake failure, which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Assure that the brake line tab attached to the crossmember frame is 14 1/2 inches from the passenger side of the frame. Remove and replace tab if necessary.
Notes: System: brake line. Vehicle description: motorhomes.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V001000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 1986
Filed by: ELDORADO MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: December 26, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 38
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 86V001000 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 370 ATA (1986): 1986
Eldorado Chancellor (1985): 1985

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