NHTSA Recall 00V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V101000; Date: Apr. 7, 2000
The copper tubing is unable to contain the cng venting in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Eldorado Escort; 1993 Eldorado Escort; 1994 Eldorado Escort; 1995 Eldorado Escort; 1991 Eldorado Transmark; 1992 Eldorado Transmark; 1993 Eldorado Transmark; 1994 Eldorado Transmark; 1995 Eldorado Transmark; 1996 Eldorado Transmark
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Eldorado National
Affected Units:: 173
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: rear engine buses. These buses are powered by a cng engine and copper tubing was used as vent lines.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 2000
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