Eldorado 2002–2003 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled May 3, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V193000 · Eldorado
Hazard
A SUDDEN ENGINE SURGE COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
JOHN DEERE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JOHN DEERE AT 1-800-JD-ENGINE OR ELDORADO AT 909-591-9557.
Units
24 units
Description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND THROTTLE CAN UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE.
What to do
JOHN DEERE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JOHN DEERE AT 1-800-JD-ENGINE OR ELDORADO AT 909-591-9557.
Product
Eldorado E-Z RIDER II
Manufacturer(s)
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →