NHTSA Recall 05V021000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Eldorado Escort RE.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V021000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 21, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor and trw 20-edl ball socket assemblies have a less robust bearing design, which leads to higher wear rates and more rapid wear-out than previous designs.
Safety risk
This premature wear-out of the ball socket assemblies may result in the separation of the tie-rod assembly which, in turn, could lead to a loss of control of the bus and possible injury of death to the occupants of the bus in the event of such crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2005. Owners may contact eldorado at 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V021000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.