Eldorado National- California, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V316000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V316000 by Eldorado National- California, Inc.. Affecting model year 2007-2015 axess, e-z rider ii, and xhf vehicles manufactured july 1, 2007, to may 2, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines Includes 599 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2015 axess, e-z rider ii, and xhf vehicles manufactured july 1, 2007, to may 2, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines

Defect Summary

Eldorado national-california, inc. (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 axess, e-z rider ii, and xhf vehicles manufactured july 1, 2007, to may 2, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Corrective Action

Cummins has notified owners on behalf of eldorado, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V316000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Vent tube may detach from engine breather
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 599

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Eldorado national-california, inc. (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 axess, e-z rider ii, and xhf vehicles manufactured july 1, 2007, to may 2, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence Summary: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Cummins has notified owners on behalf of eldorado, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fnaz_5jf9_6p4s
NHTSA ID: 15V316000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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