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Eldorado XHF Recall 20V223: CNG tank may not vent heat, risking rupture and injury

NHTSA campaign 20V223, reported April 20, 2020, 419 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018-2020 Eldorado vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) have thermally activated pressure relief devices (PRDs) on the fuel system that may fail to vent when exposed to heat. If the system is not vented, the CNG fuel system could rupture.

A ruptured fuel system creates an increased risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The pressure relief devices will be replaced free of charge. Eldorado National-California will work with Agility to notify owners, and you may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or Eldorado National-California customer service at 1-909-591-9557. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V223Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Problem
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National-California) is recalling certain 2018-2020 EZ Rider, XHF, and Axess vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The thermally activated pressure relief device (PRDs) installed on the CNG fuel system may not vent the system when exposed to heat, potentially resulting in the system rupturing.
Risk
If the fuel system ruptures from being exposed to heat, there would be an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy
Eldorado National-California will work with Agility to notify customers, and replace the PRDs, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Agility customer service at 1-949-267-7745 or Eldorado National-California 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.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Axess201820192020
Eldorado E-Z Rider II201820192020
Eldorado XHF201820192020