1998–2003 Enc Escort Rea, 1998–2003 Enc Transmark RE Recall: ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE BUSES BUILT WITH PROPANE TANKS, WELD FAILURES ARE…
NHTSA campaign 07V272000 · Fuel System, Other · filed Jun 13, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE BUSES BUILT WITH PROPANE TANKS, WELD FAILURES ARE OCCURRING AT THE POINT WHERE THE CONNECTING TUBES MEET THE TANK BODY.
The risk
THE WELD FAILURE MAY RESULT IN PROPANE LEAKAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
ELDORADO REPLACED THE TANK ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2007.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V272000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.