2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
The 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Eldorado National-Kansas for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE, potentially affecting up to 617 vehicles.
Recall 18V583000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 244 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Eldorado Aerotech, Aero Elite, Transtech, Advantage, World Trans and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
View full details →Recall 16V616000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 320 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Aero Elite 300 and 320 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2011, to June 9, 2016 and built on Ford and Navistar chassis. The intermediate side lamps may not stay illuminated when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: If the side marker lamps do not stay illuminated when the headlights are activated, it can decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate side lamps, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-800- 955-4236 or by email...
View full details →Recall 16V447000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 53 vehicles affected
Defect: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 Aerotech, Aero Elite, and Advantage shuttle buses manufactured March 4, 2016, to April 22, 2016 and built on Ford, Chevrolet, and Navistar chassis. These vehicles have a component in the electrical power distribution center that may break and result in electrical arcing.
Consequence: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected component within the power distribution center, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
Eldorado National-Kansas has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
511536 — STEERING
Per Ford Motor Company Recall 22V337, âÂÂOn your vehicle, dust contamination may lead to a loss of electrical circuit connection with your steering wheel and airbag and will illuminate your airbag warning light in your vehicleâÂÂs instrument cluster (shown on the left).âÂÂ
511536 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Per Ford Motor Company Recall 22V337, âÂÂOn your vehicle, dust contamination may lead to a loss of electrical circuit connection with your steering wheel and airbag and will illuminate your airbag warning light in your vehicleâÂÂs instrument cluster (shown on the left).âÂÂ
2016-0001_F550 A — EQUIPMENT
Steel Plate Installation/Cab Crack Repair. If there is cracking in the A-pillar area of the OEM cab sheet steel and the steel reinforcement plate is being added follow the steps below.
2016-0001_F550 A — STRUCTURE
Steel Plate Installation/Cab Crack Repair. If there is cracking in the A-pillar area of the OEM cab sheet steel and the steel reinforcement plate is being added follow the steps below.
2016-0004 — SEATS
THIS TSB OUTLINES THE MODIFICATION OF THE ABS BRACKET ON THE RECARO DRIVER SEAT TO ALLOW CLEARANCE OF SEATBELT BOLT DURING FORE-AFT TRAVEL OF THE DRIVER SEAT.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ELDORADO AERO ELITE
- 2011 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2012 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2013 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2014 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2015 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2016 ELDORADO AERO ELITE (current)
- 2017 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2018 ELDORADO AERO ELITE — 0 complaints
Other ELDORADO Models
- ELDORADO ELDORADO — 4 total complaints
- ELDORADO AEROTECH — 3 total complaints
- ELDORADO ESCORT — 1 total complaint
- ELDORADO MONARCH — 1 total complaint
- ELDORADO 370 ATA — 0 total complaints
- ELDORADO ADVANCE — 0 total complaints
- ELDORADO ADVANTAGE — 0 total complaints
- ELDORADO AEROELITE — 0 total complaints