Recall 14V030000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2005-2013 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II
RECALL This recall affects up to 548 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V030000 |
| Manufacturer | Eldorado National- California, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 548 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 ELDORADO AXESS, 2006 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2006 ELDORADO AXESS, 2007 ELDORADO AXESS, 2007 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2008 ELDORADO AXESS, 2008 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2009 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2009 ELDORADO AXESS, 2010 ELDORADO AXESS, 2010 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2011 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2011 ELDORADO AXESS, 2012 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II, 2012 ELDORADO AXESS, 2013 ELDORADO PASSPORT, 2013 ELDORADO E-Z RIDER II
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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