Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V193000 Reported August 17, 1998

Eldorado/wheel installation

Eldorado National-kansas · Wheels · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V193000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 17, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: buses built on a chevrolet gmt 600 cutaway chassis with a granning tag axle added. when the wheels were installed on the tag axle, the retaining ring that goes between the wheel and the lug nuts was inadvertently left off.

Safety Consequence

These rings provide the dished surface for the flared nuts to contact.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with two retainer rings with installation instructions.

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 98V193000 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 98V193000

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

What is recall 98V193000?

NHTSA recall 98V193000 was issued by Eldorado National-kansas on August 17, 1998. It addresses: Eldorado/wheel installation. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V193000 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.