Eldorado Recall 14V030000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 14V030000 · announced February 4, 2014 · filed by Eldorado National- California, Inc. · 548 units affected
The problem
Eldorado National (California), Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Axess, 2006-2013 E-Z Rider II and 2013 Passport buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-909-591-9557. Eldorado's number for this recall is EQ-14-002.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Eldorado Axess
- 2006 Eldorado Axess
- 2007 Eldorado Axess
- 2008 Eldorado Axess
- 2009 Eldorado Axess
- 2010 Eldorado Axess
- 2011 Eldorado Axess
- 2012 Eldorado Axess
- 2006 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2007 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2008 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2009 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2010 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2011 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2012 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2013 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii
- 2013 Eldorado Passport
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.