Eldorado Escort Fe (2004) – 06V357000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Buses Built On Workhorse Chassis And Equipped With GM 8.1L V8 Engines, Improper Hardening During The Heat Treatment Process Can Cause The Fuel Rail Pulse Damper Retainer Clip To Fracture, Resulting In Inadequate Retention Of The Damper. If The Damper Becomes Loose, Fuel Could Be Pumped By The Fuel Pump Into The Under Hood Area.

Make Of Vehicle

ELDORADO

Model Of Vehicle

ESCORT FE

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

06V357000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling

Effect Of Defect

In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, A Fire Could Result.

Fix Defect

Workhorse Is Handling The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign (Please See 06V225). Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Rail Pulse Damper Retainer Clips On These Engines Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Workhorse At 877-294-6773 Or Thor At 937-596-6849.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eldorado National – California, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20040529

End Of Manufacture

20040529

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Date Report Received

20060920

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard