Eldorado Escort Re (2002) – 02V004003

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Buses Equipped With Electronic Throttle Control/Accelerator Pedals Supplied By Williams Controls Industries. The Weld Attaching The Clevis To The Plate Has Insufficient Penetration And Could Allow The Clevis To Separate From The Plate.

Make Of Vehicle

ELDORADO

Model Of Vehicle

ESCORT RE

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

02V004003

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Effect Of Defect

If The Clevis Separated From The Plate While The Vehicle Was In Use, The Vehicle Would Return To Idle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace These Pedals. Owner Notification And Remedy Will Be Handled By Williams Control. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Williams Control At 1-503-684-8600 Or Eldorado At 1-909-628-5580.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eldorado National

Start Of Manufacture

20010601

End Of Manufacture

20011109

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

13

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Date Report Received

20020315

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard