Electrical system: wiringRecall 15V-260 · 2012–2014 Eldorado Passport
Eldorado National- California, Inc. recall 15V-260 covers 117 2012–2014 Eldorado Passport for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passport HD vehicles manufactured May 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the power cable that connects the starter motor to the alternator may chafe on the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket.
The risk
If the wire chafes, the wire may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
ElDorado National has notified owners, and dealers will inspect & secure the wires to protect them from rubbing on the compressor bracket. Any wire that is damaged will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Owner's may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.