2005–2008 Eldorado Axess, 2006 Eldorado E-Z Rider II, 2007–2008 Eldorado E-Z Rider II Max and 1 other model Recall: Turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to…
NHTSA campaign 12V469000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 25, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V469000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.