Recall 10V038 covers 1,227 2006-2008 Eldorado Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, and Aerotech buses for LED marker lamp failures. Repair is free at Eldorado dealers.
Eldorado is recalling 1,227 2006-2008 Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, and Aerotech buses under recall 10V038 because moisture can enter Grote LED marker lamp housings. The lamps can fail, overheat, melt, and start a fire, creating a risk of property damage, personal injury, or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The exterior marker lamps on the 2006-2008 Eldorado Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, and Aerotech buses are small LED lights mounted around the outside of the bus. They help other drivers see the bus outline, width, and position, especially in low light or poor weather. Each lamp housing is supposed to keep water away from the electrical parts inside.
On affected buses, moisture can enter the Grote Industries LED lamp housing. Water inside the housing can damage the lamp and electrical circuit. The lamp can fail, overheat, or melt, and NHTSA campaign 10V038 says that this condition can lead to a fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator can inspect the marker lamps for failed lights, moisture inside the lens, melting, or heat damage, but the recall filing does not identify a driver warning before the lamp fails.
Who's affected?
Spans Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, and Aerotech buses across the 2006, 2007, and 2008 model years, all tied to the same exterior lighting component.
| 2006 Eldorado Aerolite | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2007 Eldorado Aerolite | Exterior lighting |
| 2008 Eldorado Transtech | Exterior lighting |
| 2007 Eldorado Aero Elite | Exterior lighting |
| 2007 Eldorado Transtech | Exterior lighting |
| 2006 Eldorado Transtech | Exterior lighting |
| 2008 Eldorado Aero Elite | Exterior lighting |
| 2006 Eldorado Aero Elite | Exterior lighting |
| 2006 Eldorado Aerotech | Exterior lighting |
| 2008 Eldorado Aerolite | Exterior lighting |
| 2007 Eldorado Aerotech | Exterior lighting |
| 2008 Eldorado Aerotech | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 1,227 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a marker light starts a fire, the result can include property damage, personal injury, or death. Drive cautiously, and contact an Eldorado dealer to confirm repair timing and any handling instructions before service. Repair will be free at any franchised Eldorado dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2008 Eldorado Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, or Aerotech bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086 to confirm repair instructions for your VIN.
- Ask a franchised Eldorado dealer about the free LED marker replacement that fixes moisture intrusion, lamp failure, overheating, melting, and fire risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V038 when you call.
- Inspect the exterior marker lamps before each trip and stop using the bus if a lamp shows overheating, melting, or smoke.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, once the repair is available, an Eldorado technician replaces the affected Grote Industries LED marker lamp assembly instead of repairing the existing marker housing. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. The work addresses marker lamps that allowed moisture into the housing and led to lamp failure, overheating, melting, and fire risk under NHTSA campaign 10V038. Ask the service desk to confirm the lamp marker recall applies to your VIN before arranging the repair.
Timeline
| February 3, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V038?
Recall 10V038 covers 1,227 2006-2008 Eldorado Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, and Aerotech buses equipped with Grote Industries LED marker lamps. Moisture can enter the lamp housing, which can cause lamp failure, overheating, melting, and fire risk.
What should I do if my 2006-2008 Eldorado Aerolite, Transtech, Aero Elite, or Aerotech is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V038. If it is, contact a franchised Eldorado dealer and ask for the LED marker replacement. Reference campaign 10V038 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Eldorado dealers will replace the affected LED marker free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm parts and scheduling for this older campaign.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Moisture can enter the LED marker lamp housing and lead to lamp failure, overheating, melting, and fire. In a fire, the official consequence includes property damage, personal injury, or death. The repair path is the free LED marker replacement.
What if I bought this Eldorado bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included, then call a franchised Eldorado dealer with recall 10V038 and ask for the LED marker replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V038000 |
|---|---|
| Eldorado customer service | 1-800-955-9086 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V038 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V038000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →