Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2006 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2006 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2007 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2007 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2008 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2008 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2009 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2009 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2010 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2010 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2011 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2011 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2012 | ELDORADO | AXESS |
| 2012 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2013 | ELDORADO | E-Z RIDER II |
| 2013 | ELDORADO | PASSPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.