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2012 ELDORADO AXESS Recall - Campaign #14V030000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 ELDORADO AXESS RECALL - #14V030000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 ELDORADO AXESS
Manufacturer Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 2/4/2014
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/15/2014
# Affected 548
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Consequences 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.
See also 2012 ELDORADO AXESS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

2012 ELDORADO AXESS Recall for SEATS
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