Recall 00V101000
Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Eldorado · reported 7 Apr 2000 · 173 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUSES. THESE BUSES ARE POWERED BY A CNG ENGINE AND COPPER TUBING WAS USED AS VENT LINES.
The risk
THE COPPER TUBING IS UNABLE TO CONTAIN THE CNG VENTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 3/8" COPPER VENT LINE FROM THE LOWER REAR MANIFOLD TO THE ROOF WITH 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL TUBING.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-909-591-9557.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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