Model Year(s):

ELDORADO / AXESS 2005 2008
ELDORADO / E-Z RIDER II 2006
ELDORADO / E-Z RIDER II MAX 2007-2008
ELDORADO / TRANSMARK XHF2008

Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES

Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V469000

NHTSA Action Number: PE12006

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER

Potential Number of Units Affected: 102

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.

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

Remedy:
Eldorado will notify owners and dealers. The remedy for this issue is still under development. Eldorado has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Eldorado National at 905-591-9557 or Thor Industries at 937-596-7965.

Notes:
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 [www.safercar.gov].