Recall 06V-357: 2004 Eldorado Escort Fe

ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Sep 20, 2006, covering about 1 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-357
Report date
Sep 20, 2006
Vehicles affected
1
Owners notified
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The problem

On certain buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

The risk

In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

The fix

Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (Please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor at 937-596-6849.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V357000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Eldorado Escort Fe2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-357?

On certain buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with GM 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

How is recall 06V-357 fixed?

Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (Please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or thor at 937-596-6849.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.