Recall 98V-193: 1997–1998 Eldorado Aerotech

ELDORADO NATIONAL recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 1998, covering about 35 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-193
Report date
Aug 17, 1998
Vehicles affected
35
Owners notified
Aug 12, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: buses built on a chevrolet gmt 600 cutaway chassis with a granning tag axle added. When the wheels were installed on the tag axle, the retaining ring that goes between the wheel and the lug nuts was inadvertently left off.

The risk

These rings provide the dished surface for the flared nuts to contact.

The fix

Owners will be provided with two retainer rings with installation instructions.

Notes

Owner notification began august 12, 1998.owners who do not receive the free retainer rings within a reasonable time should contact eldorado national at 1-800-850-1287.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerELDORADO NATIONAL
ComponentWheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V193000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Eldorado Aerotech1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-193?

Vehicle description: buses built on a chevrolet gmt 600 cutaway chassis with a granning tag axle added. When the wheels were installed on the tag axle, the retaining ring that goes between the wheel and the lug nuts was inadvertently left off.

How is recall 98V-193 fixed?

Owners will be provided with two retainer rings with installation instructions.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.