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2003-2004 Eldorado Escort Fe recall: electrical system

Eldorado National - California, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 16, 2005. It covers about 13 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13
reported
May 16, 2005

Electrical system

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V226000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Eldorado Escort Fe electrical system?

Yes. Recall 05V226000, reported on May 16, 2005, covers about 13 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V226000?

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.

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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