CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passport HD vehicles manufactured May 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the power cable that connects the starter motor to the alternator may chafe on the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket.
- Risk
- If the wire chafes, the wire may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- ElDorado National has notified owners, and dealers will inspect & secure the wires to protect them from rubbing on the compressor bracket. Any wire that is damaged will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Owner's may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The power cable linking the starter motor to the alternator can rub against the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket and wear through its insulation. This can cause the wire to short to ground.
A short circuit in this cable can create a fire risk. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring so it no longer rubs on the bracket, and any damaged wire will be replaced. Owners can also contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Eldorado Passport | 201220132014 |
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