Recalls for 2004 Enc Escort Re-a

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2005-09-20
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins isb-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps.  Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature electric brush wear internal to the fuel lift pump.  This premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.

Consequence
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action
Cummins, in conjunction with eldorado national, will notify owners and repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer.  Owners may contact cummins assistance center at 1-800-diesels or eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Posted on: 2005-03-29
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition.  Potential lift pump failure modes include: brush wear out, bushing failure, rotor tab insert failure, or any other failure mode that would cause the fuel pumping element to stop spinning.

Consequence
If the fuel lift pump pumping element stops spinning and the fuel pumping vanes stop in a location which blocks fuel flow through the lift pump, the engine will be starved of fuel.  Fuel starvation could cause low engine power, engine misfire, or engine stall.  Prior to the engine stalling, the operator could experience low engine power, engine misfire, and/or dash-mounted fault lamp illumination.

Corrective Action
Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.  Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or eldorado at 1-909-591-9557.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.