1998 General Coach Elf
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 General Coach Elf. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 General Coach Elf. Newest first.
Vehicle description: transit coaches. the trailing arm shaft on the rear axle could shear off at a location between the inside bearing and the axle tube. this defect does not arise until the mileage on the subject vehicle IS in excess of 60,000 miles. in addition, the defect appears to arise only in the event that the driver of the vehicle hits a curb…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In turn, the dislodged wheel breaks the hydraulic brake line and the air supply line to the parking brake and the rear air suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle of the vehicle. owner notification began december 6, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact general coach at 1-800-842-0622.
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