NHTSA Recall 03V181000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
ELDORADO NATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 2001 Eldorado Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V181000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | May 14, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Safety risk
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or eldorado national at 909-591-9557.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V181000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Bus | 2001 |
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.