ELDORADO PASSPORT 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V260000

Make Model Year
ELDORADO PASSPORT 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-18 2015-05-04 2015-05-04

Production Dates: 2012-05-01 - 2014-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 117

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Eldorado National-California, Inc. "Eldorado National" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passport HD vehicles manufactured May 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the power cable that connects the starter motor to the alternator may chafe on the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket.

Consequence

If the wire chafes, the wire may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

ElDorado National has notified owners, and dealers will inspect & secure the wires to protect them from rubbing on the compressor bracket. Any wire that is damaged will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Owner's may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.

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.