Eldorado National Recalls 2014-2018 Vans Due to Seat Lock Defect
Eldorado National is recalling 2014-2018 Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vans because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.
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 a seat may fail to lock during a crash, creating a significant risk of injury to occupants.
Plain-English summary
Eldorado National-Kansas is recalling certain 2014-2018 Eldorado National Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, specifically part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.
The recall addresses a defect where the back seat cushion may not remain locked into place when rotated from the stowed position to the upright position under load, such as in a crash or sudden stop. If the seat back moves during a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The recall began on December 20, 2018. Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and Freedman Seating Company will repair the foldaway seats free of charge. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- GOSHEN, ELDORADO IMPULSE, AEROLITE, AEROTECH, WORLD TRANS
- Brand
- GOSHEN
- Manufacturer
- Eldorado National-Kansas
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Van
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 27
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 (4)
- IMPULSE
- AEROLITE
- AEROTECH
- WORLD TRANS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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