Report Receipt Date: FEB 04, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V030000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 548

Manufacturer: Eldorado National- California, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Eldorado National (California), Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Axess, 2006-2013 E-Z Rider II and 2013 Passport buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
CONSEQUENCE:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2014. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-909-591-9557. Eldorado's number for this recall is EQ-14-002.
NOTES:
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.