NHTSA Recall 09V021000: Driveline (power train)
ELDORADO NATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 730 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Eldorado Aero Elite.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V021000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE |
| Report received | January 15, 2009 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Eldorado national - kansas (enk) is recalling 730 my 2008-2009 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle buses. Some buses were built with driveline fasteners that may have been improperly torqued during assembly.
Safety risk
If not tightened properly, the fasteners could come loose and cause loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the buses and if the torque values for the driveline fasteners are found to be out of tolerance, the fasteners will be adjusted to bring their torque value into the recommended tolerance range. The safety recall began on march 26, 2009. Owners may contact enk at 1-800-850-1287.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V021000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Aero Elite | 2008, 2009 |
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2008, 2009 |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2008, 2009 |
| Eldorado Transtech | 2008, 2009 |
| Eldorado Versa Shuttle | 2008, 2009 |
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.