2000 ELDORADO ISB 260 Recall

Campaign:

01V111003 on 07/18/2001

Component:

Service brakes, air:supply:compressor

Affected:

398

Defect:

Vehicle description: transit and shuttle buses equipped with cummins isc and isl diesel engines. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Consequence:

Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Cummins will notify eldorado customers and replace the air compressor free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center 1-800-343-7357.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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