Model year record

2013 ELDORADO Passport

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V260000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Vehicles affected
117
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-04
Owners notified
2015-05-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V030000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Vehicles affected
548
Reported to NHTSA
2014-02-04
Owners notified
2014-02-15

Defect description

Eldorado National (California), Inc. (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.

Safety risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.