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2004 Eldorado Escort Fe problems

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Recalls
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Interior lightingReported October 13, 2009 · 386 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 transit buses, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Eldorado national will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1‑972‑516‑3033 or eldorado national at 1‑909‑591‑9557.

Recall number 09V407000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported September 20, 2006 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877‑294‑6773 or thor at 937‑596‑6849.

Recall number 06V357000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported May 16, 2005 · 13 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain transit buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss)nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the incorrect software programmed into the instrument panel cluster such that certain driver warnings required by fmvss 101 and 105 are not displayed. As a result of this incorrect software, the instrument panel cluster may fail to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failure codes.
Risk
Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures.
Remedy
Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731 or eldorado at 909‑591‑9557.

Recall number 05V226000 · Recall details

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3 recalls, covering interior lighting, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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