Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V030000 Reported February 4, 2014

Battery equalizers or dc-dc converters:fire risk

Eldorado National- California, Inc. · N/A · 548 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V030000
Manufacturer Campaign
EQ-14-002
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
548
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 4, 2014
Completion Rate
44.53

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2014. owners may contact eldorado at 1-909-591-9557. eldorado's number for this recall is eq-14-002.

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 14V030000 or campaign EQ-14-002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V030000

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

What is recall 14V030000?

NHTSA recall 14V030000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on February 4, 2014. It addresses: Battery equalizers or dc-dc converters:fire risk. The recall affects approximately 548 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 14V030000 or the manufacturer campaign number EQ-14-002. 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.