The problem
Eldorado national is recalling 66 my 2009 aero elite and aerotech buses equipped with k410 air conditioning condenser assemblies supplied by carrier. The k410 unit is installed on the top of a bus and its cover may not be properly fastened because of a mechanical interference.
The risk
If the cover fasteners fail to securely fasten the cover in place, it may become detached during bus operation, possibly causing a crash or cause injury to pedestrians.
The fix
Eldorado national will work with carrier please see 09e013. Carrier will provide a free retrofit repair kit to remedy the issue. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or eldorado national at 1-800-850-1287.
Contacts
Owners 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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Eldorado dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V146000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.