2000–2003 Enc Escort REA & 2000–2003 Enc Transmark RE recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain rear engine buses built with propane tanks, weld failures are occurring at the point where the connecting tubes meet the tank body.
💥 The risk
The weld failure may result in propane leakage which may result in an explosion or fire.
🔧 The fix
Eldorado replaced the tank on all affected vehicles. The recall began on july 9, 2007.
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
- 07V272000
- Manufacturer
- ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 56
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 9, 2007
- Built
- Jan 1, 1998 – Mar 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.