NHTSA Recall 15V260000: Electrical system: wiring
Eldorado National- California, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 117 vehicles. It affects 2012–2014 Eldorado Passport.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V260000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | May 4, 2015 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Eldorado National-California, Inc. (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passport HD vehicles manufactured May 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the power cable that connects the starter motor to the alternator may chafe on the auxiliary air conditioning compressor bracket.
Safety risk
If the wire chafes, the wire may short to ground, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
ElDorado National has notified owners, and dealers will inspect & secure the wires to protect them from rubbing on the compressor bracket. Any wire that is damaged will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Owner's may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V260000
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.