Eldorado National , Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Axess
— Recall Campaign #14V030000
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 recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 548 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V030000
| Manufacturer: | Eldorado National- California, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | February 04, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V030000 |
| Units affected: | 548 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.