Vehicle recall 05V194000 · May 2, 2005
2004-2005 Eldorado Amerivan
On certain conversion vans, the rubber fuel line may come in close proximity to the exhaust system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain conversion vans, the rubber fuel line may come in close proximity to the exhaust system.
- Consequence
- A fire could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will attach a p-clamp to the rubber fuel line to prevent the rubber fuel line from coming in close proximity with the van's exhaust system free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may contact eldorado national at 800-955-9086 ext 427.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V194000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2005
- Filed by
- ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Owner notification
- May 24, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Eldorado Amerivan (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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