Eldorado National- California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V030000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V030000 by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 548 affected units, Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.