Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V101000 Reported April 7, 2000

Eldorado national/cng copper tubing

Eldorado National-kansas · Fuel System, Other · 173 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V101000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
173
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 7, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: rear engine buses. these buses are powered by a cng engine and copper tubing was used as vent lines.

Safety Consequence

The copper tubing is unable to contain the cng venting in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference recall ID 00V101000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V101000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V101000?

NHTSA recall 00V101000 was issued by Eldorado National-kansas on April 7, 2000. It addresses: Eldorado national/cng copper tubing. The recall affects approximately 173 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V101000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.