The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V447000·Announced 2016-06-20

Eldorado Shuttle Buses Recalled for Electrical Component Fire Risk

Eldorado is recalling 2016 Aerotech, Aero Elite, and Advantage shuttle buses because a component in the electrical power distribution center may break, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of fire.

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 (electrical component failure) that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Eldorado National-Kansas is recalling certain model year 2016 Aerotech, Aero Elite, and Advantage shuttle buses. These vehicles were manufactured between March 4, 2016, and April 22, 2016, and were built on Ford, Chevrolet, and Navistar chassis.

The recall is due to a defect in a component within the electrical power distribution center. This component may break, which can result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELDORADO AERO ELITE, ADVANTAGE, AEROTECH
Brand
ELDORADO
Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Category
Vehicle — Shuttle Bus
Hazard
Affected units
53

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 (3)

  • AERO ELITE
  • ADVANTAGE
  • AEROTECH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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