Recall 05V-193: 2002–2003 Eldorado E-Z Rider II
ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2005, covering about 24 vehicles.
The problem
Certain transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 liter compressed natural gas engines fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems." the engine control unit and throttle can unexpectedly surge.
The risk
A sudden engine surge could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
John deere is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine or eldorado at 909-591-9557.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V193000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-193?
Certain transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 liter compressed natural gas engines fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems." the engine control unit and throttle can unexpectedly surge.
How is recall 05V-193 fixed?
John deere is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine or eldorado at 909-591-9557.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.