Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V226000 Reported May 16, 2005

Instrument cluster/fmvss 101 & 105/ workhorse

Eldorado National- California, Inc. · N/A · 13 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V226000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
13
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 16, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss)nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the incorrect software programmed into the instrument panel cluster such that certain driver warnings required by fmvss 101 and 105 are not displayed. as a result of this incorrect software, the instrument panel cluster may fail to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failure codes.

Safety Consequence

Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures.

Corrective Action

Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or eldorado at 909-591-9557.

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- California, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V226000 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 05V226000

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

What is recall 05V226000?

NHTSA recall 05V226000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on May 16, 2005. It addresses: Instrument cluster/fmvss 101 & 105/ workhorse. The recall affects approximately 13 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 05V226000 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.