Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 05V-194 · 2004–2005 Eldorado Amerivan
ELDORADO NATIONAL recall 05V-194 covers 39 2004–2005 Eldorado Amerivan for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS, THE RUBBER FUEL LINE MAY COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
The risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ATTACH A P-CLAMP TO THE RUBBER FUEL LINE TO PREVENT THE RUBBER FUEL LINE FROM COMING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH THE VAN'S EXHAUST SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 800-955-9086 EXT 427.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.