Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V021000 Reported January 15, 2009

Driveline fasteners

Eldorado National-kansas · Power Train · 730 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
730
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 15, 2009

Defect Summary

Eldorado national - kansas (enk) is recalling 730 my 2008-2009 aero elite, aerolite, aerotech, transtech, and versa shuttle buses. some buses were built with driveline fasteners that may have been improperly torqued during assembly.

Safety Consequence

If not tightened properly, the fasteners could come loose and cause loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the buses and if the torque values for the driveline fasteners are found to be out of tolerance, the fasteners will be adjusted to bring their torque value into the recommended tolerance range. the safety recall began on march 26, 2009. owners may contact enk at 1-800-850-1287.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference recall ID 09V021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V021000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V021000?

NHTSA recall 09V021000 was issued by Eldorado National-kansas on January 15, 2009. It addresses: Driveline fasteners. The recall affects approximately 730 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V021000 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.