- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Passport buses manufactured April 2, 2009, to June 30, 2010 and equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the actuator's circuit board to develop high resistance.
- Risk
- High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners 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
Certain 2009-2010 Eldorado Passport buses built between April 2, 2009 and June 30, 2010 may have door actuators made by A&M Systems. Voltage spikes can damage electrical components and circuits, causing the actuator's circuit board to develop high resistance.
The high resistance can cause the circuit board to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. If you own one of these buses, contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557 for more information. Eldorado National will notify owners, and the affected circuit boards will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer.
You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup. Do not wait for a notice to arrive before checking, and contact the manufacturer if you have questions about your specific vehicle.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Eldorado Passport | 20092010 |
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