Eldorado National-kansas | NHTSA Recall #03V181000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V181000 by Eldorado National-kansas. Includes 36 affected units, ELDORADO NATIONAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or eldorado national at 909-591-9557.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V181000

Manufacturer: Eldorado National-kansas

Report Received Date: 2003-05-14T00:00:00

Subject: Eldorado national/electronic control module

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Consequence Summary: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or eldorado national at 909-591-9557.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V181000

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