Recall
Enc Escort Rea — 07V272000
NHTSA ID
07V272000
Make
Enc
Model
Escort Rea
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2007-06-13
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Units Affected
56
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE BUSES BUILT WITH PROPANE TANKS, WELD FAILURES ARE OCCURRING AT THE POINT WHERE THE CONNECTING TUBES MEET THE TANK BODY.
Consequence
THE WELD FAILURE MAY RESULT IN PROPANE LEAKAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
ELDORADO REPLACED THE TANK ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2007.