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Eldorado Axess Recall 14V030: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 14V030, reported February 4, 2014, 548 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V030Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Axess20052006200720082009201020112012
Eldorado E-Z Rider II20062007200820092010201120122013
Eldorado Passport2013