Fuel system, dieselRecall 14V-686 · 2014–2015 Eldorado Krystal K40
Eldorado National- Kansas recall 14V-686 covers 18 2014–2015 Eldorado Krystal K40 for a fuel system, diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V686000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Krystal K40 vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to June 29, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009. The filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
The risk
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins' number for this recall is C1545. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-913-392-2171.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 April 25, 2014 to June 29, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.