Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V469000 Reported September 25, 2012

Turbocharger/compressor wheel failure

Thor Industries · Engine And Engine Cooling · 102 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V469000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
102
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2012

Defect Summary

Eldorado national-california (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 vehicles equipped with john deere compressed natural gas (cng) turbocharged engines. the turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. the recall began on october 16, 2013. owners may contact eldorado national at 905-591-9557 or thor industries at 937-596-7965.

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 Thor Industries dealer and reference recall ID 12V469000 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 12V469000

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

What is recall 12V469000?

NHTSA recall 12V469000 was issued by Thor Industries on September 25, 2012. It addresses: Turbocharger/compressor wheel failure. The recall affects approximately 102 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V469000 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.