The problem
Vehicle description: rear engine buses. These buses are powered by a cng engine and copper tubing was used as vent lines.
The risk
The copper tubing is unable to contain the cng venting in the engine compartment.
The fix
Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.
Contacts
Owner notification began april 10, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Eldorado dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V101000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.