Vehicle recall 16V441000 · June 16, 2016
2012-2016 Eldorado Amerivan 10
Due to an improperly installed fuel line separator, the fuel line may rub against the engine cradle and cause a fuel leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Amerivan 10 vehicles manufactured November 30, 2012, to May 20, 2016. Due to an improperly installed fuel line separator, the fuel line may rub against the engine cradle and cause a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line, and rework fuel line routing, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-913-392-2171.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V441000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 16, 2016
- Filed by
- Eldorado National-Kansas
- Owner notification
- September 7, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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