Eldorado National (California) (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Axess, 2006-2013 E-Z Rider II and 2013 Passport buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka ‘potting’, compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Eldorado National- California – Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk
| Report Received Date | 02/04/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V030000 |
| Consequence Summary | Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-909-591-9557. Eldorado's number for this recall is EQ-14-002. |
| Recall Code | EQ-14-002 |
| Potentially Affected | 548 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V030000) |
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