Engine surging/john deere
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A sudden engine surge could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Eldorado National- California, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 05V193000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V193000?
NHTSA recall 05V193000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on May 3, 2005. It addresses: Engine surging/john deere. The recall affects approximately 24 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V193000 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.