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Eldorado Amerivan Recall 05V194: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 05V194, reported May 2, 2005, 39 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V194ELDORADO NATIONAL
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS, THE RUBBER FUEL LINE MAY COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH A P-CLAMP TO THE RUBBER FUEL LINE TO PREVENT THE RUBBER FUEL LINE FROM COMING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE VAN'S EXHAUST SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 800-955-9086 EXT 427.
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.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Amerivan20042005