ELDORADO KRYSTAL K40 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V686000

Make Model Year
ELDORADO KRYSTAL K40 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-30 2014-10-31 2014-10-31

Production Dates: 2014-04-25 - 2014-06-29

Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National-Kansas

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Eldorado National-Kansas "Eldorado" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Krystal K40 vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to June 29, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009. The filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins' number for this recall is C1545. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-913-392-2171.

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.