NHTSA recall campaign
09V407000
ManufacturerELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.Reported2009-10-13Affected386 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Risk
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
ELDORADO NATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-909-591-9557.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →