Recalls for 2013 Eldorado Passport

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2014-02-04
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.

Consequence
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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2015-05-04
Description
Eldorado national-california, inc.  (eldorado national) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 passport hd vehicles manufactured may 1, 2012, to june 30, 2014.  In the affected vehicles, the power cable that connects the starter motor to the alternator may chafe on the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket.

Consequence
If the wire chafes, the wire may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Eldorado national has notified owners, and dealers will inspect & secure the wires to protect them from rubbing on the compressor bracket.  Any wire that is damaged will be replaced.  These repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began on may 15, 2015.  Owner's may contact eldorado national customer service at 1-909-591-9557.

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.