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NHTSA 05V226📅 May 18, 2005

2003–2004 Eldorado Escort FE recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V226000
Manufacturer
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
Vehicles affected
13
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-877-246-7731
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Feb 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V226 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V226?

2003–2004 Eldorado Escort FE. 13 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Eldorado dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-246-7731.