Eldorado Axess (2007) – 14V030000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ELDORADO

Model Of Vehicle

AXESS

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

14V030000

Component Description

Electrical System

Effect Of Defect

Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

548

Date Owners Notified

20140215

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Date Report Received

20140204

Make Campaign Number

EQ-14-002

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard