NHTSARecalled Feb 4, 2014 · #14V030000
Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Eldorado National- California, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2012 Axess, 2013 Passport
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.