Vehicle recall 96V227001 · November 15, 1996

1996 Eldorado ELF

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with marmon-herrington MC80B front steering axles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with marmon-herrington MC80B front steering axles. The left and right hand steering arms can crack and/or broken due to the manufacturing process.
Consequence: If a steering arm breaks entirely, loss of steering control will occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: The steering arms will be replaced on these vehicles.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification began November 7, 1996.NOTE:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact eldorado at 1-810-346-3717.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V227001
Reported to NHTSA: November 15, 1996
Filed by: ELDORADO NATIONAL
Owner notification: November 7, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 45
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm

Recall 96V227001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Eldorado ELF (1996): 1996

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