StructureRecall 75V-185 · Eldorado vehicles
EL DORADO INDUSTRIES,INC. recall 75V-185 covers 173 Eldorado vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
EL DORADO CAMPAIGN NO N/A.BUILT ON FORD E-250 AND E-350 CUTAWAY VANS.POSSIBILITY THAT FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE LP GAS CONTAINER MAYOCCUR DUE TO ROAD VIBRATION.IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FAILS, THE CONTAINER MAYDROP TO THE ROAD IN THE PATH OF THE REAR WHEELS, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.THERE IS ALSO A POSSIBLE DANGER OF FIREOR EXPLOSION IF A LEAKAGE OF PROPANE GAS OCCUR.EITHER EVENT COULD RESULT INSEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR OTHERS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING REINFORCEMENTS AND VIBRATION INSOLATORS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.