NHTSA Recall 14V685000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V685000; Date: Oct. 31, 2014
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Eldorado Axess; 2009 Eldorado Axess; 2008 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii; 2009 Eldorado E-z Rider Ii; 2008 Eldorado Escort Re-a; 2009 Eldorado Escort Re-a; 2008 Eldorado Transmark Re; 2009 Eldorado Transmark Re; 2008 Eldorado XHF; 2009 Eldorado XHF
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Affected Units:: 44
Recall Summary:
Eldorado national-California, inc. (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 axess, e-z rider ii, xhf, escort re-a, and transmark re vehicles manufactured April 1, 2008, to December 30, 2008. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
How to Fix:
Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 2014
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