Defective ball socket/arvin-meritor/trw
Defect Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor and trw 20-edl ball socket assemblies have a less robust bearing design, which leads to higher wear rates and more rapid wear-out than previous designs.
Safety Consequence
This premature wear-out of the ball socket assemblies may result in the separation of the tie-rod assembly which, in turn, could lead to a loss of control of the bus and possible injury of death to the occupants of the bus in the event of such crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies free of charge. the recall began on may 28, 2005. owners may contact eldorado at 909-591-9557.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Eldorado National- California, Inc. or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 05V021000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V021000?
NHTSA recall 05V021000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on January 21, 2005. It addresses: Defective ball socket/arvin-meritor/trw. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.