NHTSA Recall 00V101000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
ELDORADO NATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 173 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Eldorado Escort.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V101000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: rear engine buses. These buses are powered by a cng engine and copper tubing was used as vent lines.
Safety risk
The copper tubing is unable to contain the cng venting in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 3/8" copper vent line from the lower rear manifold to the roof with 1/2" stainless steel tubing.
Notes
Owner notification began april 10, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V101000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Escort | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Eldorado Transmark | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.