Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Buses Built On Workhorse Chassis And Equipped With Actia Corporate Instrument Clusters Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss)Nos. 101 “Controls And Displays” And 105 “Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems.” The Incorrect Software Programmed Into The Instrument Panel Cluster Such That Certain Driver Warnings Required By Fmvss 101 And 105 Are Not Displayed. As A Result Of This Incorrect Software, The Instrument Panel Cluster May Fail To Illuminate Warning Lamps Indicating Brake System Failure Codes.
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
ESCORT FE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V226000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Drivers Would Not Be Warned Of Brake System Failures.
Fix Defect
Workhorse Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Workhorse At 1-877-246-7731 Or Eldorado At 909-591-9557.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National – California, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030201
End Of Manufacture
20040531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050516
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
101