Recall 16V309000 — SEATS Defect in 2016-2016 ELDORADO AEROTECH
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V309000 |
| Manufacturer | Eldorado National- Kansas |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 Advantage and Aerotech transit buses manufactured January 15, 2016, to January 29, 2016 and built on a Ford chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Freedman Seating Company at 1-773-524-2440 or Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086.
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