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1991-1996 Eldorado Escort and Eldorado Transmark recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Eldorado National reported this safety recall on April 7, 2000. It covers about 173 vehicles.

vehicles affected
173
reported
Apr 7, 2000
owners notified
Apr 10, 2000

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle description: rear engine buses. These buses are powered by a cng engine and copper tubing was used as vent lines.
Risk
The copper tubing is unable to contain the cng venting in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.

Recall number 00V101000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V101000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1996 Eldorado Escort and Eldorado Transmark hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 00V101000, reported on April 7, 2000, covers about 173 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V101000?

Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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