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SevereNHTSA·16V309000·Announced 2016-05-17

Eldorado Transit Bus Recall for Seat Separation Risk

Eldorado is recalling 2016 Advantage and Aerotech transit buses because seats may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seats may separate during a crash, which the source text states increases the risk of injury to occupants, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National-Kansas is recalling certain model year 2016 Advantage and Aerotech transit buses manufactured between January 15, 2016, and January 29, 2016. These vehicles are built on a Ford chassis and are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. This defect causes the seats to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

In the event of a crash, the separation of the seat from the base frame increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant. The recall affects specific units of the Advantage and Aerotech models produced within the stated date range.

Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Freedman Seating Company at 1-773-524-2440 or Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086 for assistance. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO AEROTECH, ADVANTAGE
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- Kansas
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AEROTECH
  • ADVANTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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