Recall 08V-073: 2004–2007 Eldorado Axess, 2004–2007 Eldorado E-Z Rider II and 1 more

ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Feb 15, 2008, covering about 106 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-073
Report date
Feb 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
106
Owners notified
Mar 11, 2008

The problem

Eldorado national - california (Enc) is recalling 106 my 2004-2007 axess, e-z rider II and transmark re rear engine buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines and equipped with the cm850 fuel system. The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure. The fuel line failures have been determined to be caused by prolonged vibration. Failure typically occurs at or under the fuel line fitting attachments. Failure of the fuel line introduces high pressure atomized diesel fuel into the engine compartment.

The risk

Fuel into the engine compartment creates a risk of fire due to possible ignition when the fuel vapor comes in contact with hot surfaces.

The fix

Enc will work with cummins to install a support bracket on the high pressure fuel lines free of charge. The recallbegan on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact eldorado national - california at 909-591-9557.

Notes

Customers may 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 byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V073000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Eldorado Axess2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Eldorado E-Z Rider II2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Eldorado Transmark RE2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All 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 08V-073?

Eldorado national - california (Enc) is recalling 106 my 2004-2007 axess, e-z rider II and transmark re rear engine buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines and equipped with the cm850 fuel system. The engine high pressure fuel lines from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail are prone to failure. The fuel line failures have been determined to be caused by prolonged vibration. Failure typically occurs at or under the fuel line fitting attachments. Failure of the fuel line introduces high pressure atomized diesel fuel into the engine compartment.

How is recall 08V-073 fixed?

Enc will work with cummins to install a support bracket on the high pressure fuel lines free of charge. The recallbegan on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact eldorado national - california at 909-591-9557.

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.